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Important vaccines that should not be missed by adults, elders and pregnant women

Vaccines are an important part of routine healthcare for adults, seniors and women who are pregnant.

16 Jan 2017

New pocket guide offers detailed guidance on treating older adults with mental health issues

Nearly 20 percent of older Americans experience depression and the highest rate of suicide is among older adult Caucasian males.

16 Jan 2017

Older adults with chronic illnesses, depression more likely to be problem drinkers, study shows

Older adults suffering from multiple chronic health conditions and depression are nearly ﬁve times as likely to be problem drinkers as older adults with the same conditions and no depression, according to researchers at the University of Georgia.

12 Jan 2017

Bilingualism makes the brain more efficient and economical with resources, research shows

New research findings show that bilingual people are great at saving brain power, that is. To do a task, the brain recruits different networks, or the highways on which different types of information flow, depending on the task to be done.

9 Jan 2017

Clarity Pointe announces groundbreaking of new memory care community in Tallahassee

Clarity Pointe is excited to announce the groundbreaking of its newest memory care community, Clarity Pointe Tallahassee.

31 Dec 2016

USA Medical shares 3 tips to help people stick to New Year's resolutions for better health

At the beginning of each new year, many people make resolutions to improve their health; they may aim to lose weight, stop smoking, exercise more, remember to take prescriptions as directed.

28 Dec 2016

Military health system to test U-M-developed V-BID approach

A health care reform idea originated by University of Michigan faculty will get a major test among members of the nation's military and their families, thanks to a provision in the national defense spending bill signed by President Obama on Friday.

28 Dec 2016

Experts aim to unlock secrets for overall well-being of elderly population in Europe

What are the secrets of well-being of populations with increasing elderly people, the key elements to help them to stay longer socially and professionally active and thus also to help young people, by supporting the new generations?

8 Dec 2016

New research suggests only 12% of older Americans have dental insurance

Only 12 percent of older Americans have some form of dental insurance and fewer than half visited a dentist in the previous year, suggests new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research on Medicare beneficiaries.

6 Dec 2016

LivHOME Connect offers new way for seniors to stay safe, secure and connected with family

Seniors living at home now have a new way to stay safe, secure and connected with the world: LivHOME Connect.

23 Nov 2016

New study finds downward trend in dementia prevalence among American seniors

In a hopeful sign for the health of the nation's brains, the percentage of American seniors with dementia is dropping, a new study finds.

22 Nov 2016

IU receives NSF funding to establish ‘HomeSHARE’ project for research on older adults

As part of a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation, Indiana University has received over $670,000 to establish "HomeSHARE," the first networked system of smart homes designed to advance research on older adults.

16 Nov 2016

Low-impact exercise program for seniors helps reduce pain, improve mobility and enhance quality of life

It's never too late to reap the benefits of exercise, and that includes older adults with arthritis and other muscle and joint conditions, according to a study.

1 Nov 2016

Simple picures could help seniors understand medication instructions

Simple images designed to convey information about prescription drugs could help save lives and reduce the economic burden of non-adherence to treatment.

27 Oct 2016

Comfortable living conditions, independence can help elderly Chinese immigrants feel at home in the U.S.

Having comfortable living conditions and independence from their adult children can help elderly Chinese immigrants find a sense of home and life satisfaction in the United States, but the inability to speak fluent English makes them feel unsettled, according to a research study.

26 Oct 2016

Many diabetic patients skip sight-saving annual eye exams, study finds

People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing serious eye diseases, yet most do not have sight-saving annual eye exams, according to a large study presented this week at AAO 2016, the 120th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

24 Oct 2016

Seniors News and Research

Important vaccines that should not be missed by adults, elders and pregnant women

New pocket guide offers detailed guidance on treating older adults with mental health issues

Older adults with chronic illnesses, depression more likely to be problem drinkers, study shows

Bilingualism makes the brain more efficient and economical with resources, research shows

Clarity Pointe announces groundbreaking of new memory care community in Tallahassee

USA Medical shares 3 tips to help people stick to New Year's resolutions for better health

Military health system to test U-M-developed V-BID approach

Experts aim to unlock secrets for overall well-being of elderly population in Europe

New research suggests only 12% of older Americans have dental insurance

LivHOME Connect offers new way for seniors to stay safe, secure and connected with family

New study finds downward trend in dementia prevalence among American seniors

IU receives NSF funding to establish ‘HomeSHARE’ project for research on older adults

Low-impact exercise program for seniors helps reduce pain, improve mobility and enhance quality of life

Simple picures could help seniors understand medication instructions

Comfortable living conditions, independence can help elderly Chinese immigrants feel at home in the U.S.

Many diabetic patients skip sight-saving annual eye exams, study finds

Physical fitness in elders may play key role in protecting from cardiovascular risk factors

High age-specific fitness reduces cardiovascular risk posed by extended sedentary time

Student and faculty researchers develop smart skin biomedical sensor to measure physiological parameters

Technology motivates older people in nursing homes to exercise

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