U.S. Sets Up $300 Million Database for Alzheimer’s Research
WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new national Alzheimer’s disease and dementia database could be a game changer for research on the memory-robbing condition that now affects more than 6 million Americans.Planning has begun at the Nationa…
Learn MoreShift Work Tied to Later Frailty
MONDAY, April 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Shift work may play a role in developing later frailty, according to a study published online March 10 in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.Durdana Khan, from the School of Kinesiology and…
Learn MoreCaregiving for Someone With Dementia
FRIDAY, March 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There is little doubt that caregiving for someone with dementia can be demanding and challenging, and that knowing how best to care for both the patient and yourself can be hard to figure out. Here are some t…
Learn MoreFatal Drug ODs Among U.S. Seniors Have Quadrupled in 20 Years
THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Drug overdose deaths — both accidental and intentional — have quadrupled over the past 20 years among older adults in the United States, a new study finds.This increase in people ages 65 and older suggest…
Learn MoreHow to Prevent Falls: Tips for Older Adults
THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For older Americans, a fall is no laughing matter.According to the National Council on Aging, more than 1 in 4 people over age 65 fall each year, and falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injur…
Learn MoreViviendas a prueba de lesiones: cómo crear espacios seguros para los mayores
VIERNES, 24 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — No hay nada como la comodidad y la seguridad del hogar. Para muchos, el hogar es un lugar lleno de dulces recuerdos de momentos felices.No es de extrañar que los adultos mayores elijan alargar su indepe…
Learn MoreInjury-Proof Homes: Creating Safe Spaces for Older Adults
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There’s nothing like the comfort and security of home. For many, a home is a place filled with fond memories of happy times.It’s no wonder older adults choose to extend their independence by trying to stay in…
Learn MoreHow to Find a Caregiver: A Guide
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Choosing a caregiver for a loved one is a decision no one takes lightly. Figuring out the level of care your loved one needs can help make the process go more smoothly. That’s why it’s a great place to star…
Learn MoreSe propagan los casos de unas peligrosas infecciones fúngicas resistentes a los medicamentos
MARTES, 21 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La popular serie de HBO, “The Last of Us”, presenta un apocalipsis zombi provocado por una infección fúngica que se apodera del cerebro humano. Pero en el mundo real hay una amenaza fúngica emergente que…
Learn MoreEl cerebro que envejece podría hacer que caminar y hablar a la vez sea más difícil
MARTES, 21 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los problemas para caminar y hablar o pensar al mismo tiempo podrían ser una señal de advertencia de una demencia en ciernes, sugiere un estudio reciente.No poder gestionar dos tareas de manera simultáne…
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