Elderly
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association has shed light on the use of pain medication, including opioids, among older adults discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) after hip fractures. The research, conducted by a team of researchers from Brown University School of Public
Caregivers
As the healthcare system navigates the complexities of serving an increasingly diverse population, research is shedding light on the need for culturally responsive care. A recent study published in the journal Nursing & Health Sciences explores the perspectives and experiences of ethnically diverse older patients and family carers undergoing a
Elderly
The Social Security Administration on Friday announced that its benefits will increase by 2.8% in 2026, giving retirees an average monthly boost of more than $56. This rise reflects moderating inflation after several years of higher cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). The increase will take effect in January for nearly 71
Elderly
Recent research from Sichuan University, published in The journal of nutrition, health & aging, has identified a strong association between persistent pain and the risk of incident limitation in activities of daily living (ADL) among older adults. Using a prospective cohort study, the researchers analyzed data from 887 older adults
Diseases
A new study from Jiangnan University in Wuxi, People's Republic of China, has demonstrated that an autonomy-supportive intervention can effectively enhance autonomy support and maintain adherence in remote pulmonary rehabilitation among older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The research, published in Age and Ageing, a journal
Elderly
Research has shed light on the significance of digital competence and cognitive reserve in older adults, revealing their association with different cognitive domains. The study, conducted on 101 older adults with normal cognition, found that higher digital competence is linked to better executive functioning and attention, but inversely related to
Diseases
A recent study published in Frontiers in Public Health has found that physical exercise has a significant positive impact on the physical and mental health of older adults. The study, conducted by researchers from the Taizhou Vocational College of Science and Technology in China, aimed to evaluate the effect of
Diseases
A new study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health has found that engaging in physical activity, such as walking or exercise, more than twice a week significantly reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
Diseases
Researchers from the National University Health System in Singapore have made a significant breakthrough in the early detection and prediction of Alzheimer's disease using deep learning-based harmonization of amyloid PET images. The study, which involved the analysis of data from over 1,050 participants, found that the deep
Diseases
A recent study published in Radiology Advances has demonstrated the potential of a deep learning model in predicting cognitive decline in non-demented elderly individuals across the Alzheimer's disease clinical spectrum. The research, conducted by researchers from Yonsei University College of Medicine, utilized an F-fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography (F-FDG-PET)-based
Alzheimer's disease
New research suggests that cerebrovascular disease influences Alzheimer's disease risk and progression, with permeability of the blood-brain barrier playing a critical role in the development of the condition. A study conducted by researchers from Columbia University found that biomarker concentrations of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) family members
Alzheimer's disease
A recent study has made a significant breakthrough in predicting mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in middle-aged and elderly populations. Researchers from the Department of Chronic Disease, Chifeng Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in collaboration with international experts, have developed a novel MCI nomogram that integrates air pollution, sociodemographic, and
