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A recent study from Mae Fah Luang University in Chiang Rai, Thailand, has found that a mobile gaming app-based cognitive training program can significantly improve cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The research involved a randomized controlled trial of 42 participants, with 21 in the intervention
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Research conducted at the University of Leeds highlights the significance of addressing oral health issues among older individuals residing in long-term care environments. The study emphasizes the need for effective interventions and strategies to improve oral health outcomes. Funded by NIHR HSDR Oral and Dental Health, the research aimed to
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Zhangping City, a municipality in the Fujian Province of China, took the opportunity of the Double Ninth Festival to launch an initiative aimed at supporting elderly families who have lost their only child. Under the "Warmth in the Golden Autumn, Love on Double Ninth" program, the Zhangping Family
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A recent study published in the European Review of Aging and Physical Activity explores the effects of combining creatine supplementation with exercise training on older adults' physical performance and body composition. Researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences conducted a meta-analysis of 20 articles involving 1093 participants, finding that
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As the NHS gears up for widespread vaccinations this year, not everyone who is eligible will be able to receive the Covid-19 jab. This includes individuals who are at risk of experiencing adverse reactions from the vaccine, due to underlying health conditions or recent illness. The NHS typically recommends the
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Researchers at the University of Jaen have conducted a study to analyze the effects of a 6-week multidomain walking training program (MWTP) with mHealth technology on health status, cognitive performance, and physical function in older adults. The study, funded by the European Union, involved 49 sedentary older adults who were
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As the UK's population continues to age, Hertfordshire County Council's draft "Care Homes Commissioning Strategy for Older People" aims to address the challenges of caring for an increasingly older population, tackling issues such as affordable care options, dementia care, and a shortage of skilled
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Recent research results have been published highlighting the impact of HIV/AIDS on older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) HIV programs, older adults, defined as individuals aged 50 and over, accounted for 1 in 6 persons newly diagnosed with HIV in 2022.
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Dwight Capital, its affiliate REIT Dwight Mortgage Trust (DMT), and Dwight Healthcare Funding (DHF) have collectively provided $284 million in seniors housing financings during the third quarter of 2025. The transactions involved a mix of HUD, bridge, and revolving line of credit financings across 14 states. Notable deals include a
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A new study published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry has found a significant association between music-related leisure activities and a reduced risk of dementia in older adults. The research, conducted by a team of scientists at Monash University, used data from the ASPirin in Reducing Events in the
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Dwight Capital, its affiliate REIT Dwight Mortgage Trust (DMT), and Dwight Healthcare Funding (DHF) have collectively provided $284 million in seniors housing financings during the third quarter of 2025. The transactions involved a mix of HUD, bridge, and revolving line of credit financings across 14 states. Notable deals include a
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Research conducted by the University of South Australia has found that dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are equally safe as long-acting insulin or sulfonylureas when added to metformin in older people with diabetes living in long-term care facilities. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association,
