Symptoms related to their condition worsened in the year before patients started dialysis but stabilised after dialysis initiation.
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Hearing and Vision Impairment Linked to Serious Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults
by News Releaseby News ReleaseWhen an older adult experienced both hearing impairment and vision impairment, the odds of cognitive impairment were eight-fold.
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Report Shows Less Physical Activity Among Older Adults During Pandemic
by News Releaseby News ReleaseSurvey highlights significant reductions in levels of physical activity among older adults during the pandemic.
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Older Adults Across the Globe Are More Willing to Help Others, But Mostly Those in the Same Country
by News Releaseby News ReleaseOlder adults also had stronger self-reported preferences for their ‘in-group’ – people in the same country.
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Lifestyle Adjustments Can Boost Vascular Health in Seniors with Obesity
by Psychregby PsychregThese relatively small changes should be manageable for people and more sustainable over the long term.
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Lower-Wealth Volunteers Experience Greater Health Gains from Volunteering than Wealthier Volunteers, Says New Study
by Psychregby PsychregFormal volunteering in later life is beneficial for both physical and psychological well-being.
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Older Adults Most Likely to Make the Effort to Help Others
by News Releaseby News ReleaseOlder adults are more willing to make an effort to help others than younger adults, according to new research from the University of Birmingham.
Handgrip measurement is the most widely used method to identify loss of overall muscular strength in older people.
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Two-Thirds of Older Adults Say They Will not Seek Treatment for Their Depression
by News Releaseby News ReleaseA new nationwide poll shows that nearly two-thirds of Americans age 65 or older who have concerns about having depression will not seek treatment.
Loneliness is a rising epidemic, and the care sector is in a strong position to do something about it.
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Lifting Weights Could Be Vital in Maintaining Your Health in Old Age, Says New Study
by Psychregby PsychregNew research by experts at Liverpool Hope University reports ‘incredible’ improvements in muscle strength (up to 60% gains) after a short programme.