Mediation
A recent study from Hanyang University in South Korea has shed light on the significant role of user interface (UI) design and individual cultural values in influencing elderly users' attachment to mobile health (mHealth) applications. The research, which analyzed data from 492 elderly people in China, found that UI
Mediation
Research conducted by Jiangnan University has revealed that smart healthcare devices play a crucial role in elderly health management, yet their adoption is hindered by various barriers. The study, funded by the Social Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province, General Project of Philosophy and Social Science Research in Colleges and Universities
Health care industry
Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), and Mark Warner (D-VA) have introduced the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at speeding up access to care for Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. The legislation seeks to streamline the prior authorization
Health care industry
The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has taken a significant step forward in providing dedicated services to Qatar's elderly population by launching the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) Clinic at Qatar University Health Centre. Building upon the success of the service in three other health centres, the
COVID-19
Research conducted at the University of Padua has shed light on the role of vitamin D in regulating the immune system and vaccine response, particularly in older adults. The study, published in BMC Geriatrics, aimed to explore the relationship between vitamin D levels and mortality in older COVID-19 vaccinated patients.
Elderly
Dwight Capital and its affiliate REIT, Dwight Mortgage Trust (DMT), have successfully closed $521 million in seniors housing financings during the first quarter of 2025, demonstrating the company's continued presence and dominance in the sector. This impressive figure includes significant bridge and HUD loans for skilled nursing facilities
Elderly
Research from the University of Oxford and Aarhus University in Denmark has discovered that older adults can recall familiar pieces of music as effectively as younger people. However, the study found that certain parts of the brain have to work harder to achieve this memory recall, indicating a compensatory mechanism.
Case Western Reserve University
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have published a study examining the prevalence of chronic conditions in older adults with incident epilepsy. The investigation aimed to identify the chronic conditions with which older adults present at epilepsy incidence, assisting with the evaluation of disease burden in this patient population and
Gerontology
Research on geriatrics and gerontology published by investigators has highlighted disparities in healthcare access among LGBTQ+ older adults. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these disparities have become more pronounced, specifically among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer + (LGBTQ+) individuals aged 65 and older. A study conducted by Washington University examined the
Gerontology
A new study has shed light on how older adults without traditional family ties coped with the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers from North Dakota State University investigated the social relationships of eight older adults without direct access to family ties during the first two years of the pandemic. The study found
