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Experts say if we help people maintain a reason to get up in the morning at a large scale, then we may be able to help more older adults stave off declines in physical functioning (Photo: Pixabay)

Older people with a purpose in life stay more physically fit

Research shows people with above-average sense of purpose are less likely to lose grip strength or walking speed during...

2 Sept 2017 10:33 AM IST

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Frail older adults likely to experience delirium after surgery

This study highlights how common delirium is among older adults.

29 Jan 2018 2:15 PM IST

When people did become delirious after surgery, they were also more likely to die. (Photo: Pixabay)

Frail elderly face increased risk of delirium after surgery

Factors like smoking, dementia and the use of psychiatric medications also were associated with an elevated risk of...

24 Feb 2018 1:11 PM IST

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Hospitalised older adults less often tested for flu

Researchers examined data on 1,422 adults hospitalized with a respiratory illness for the study.

18 Feb 2018 10:57 AM IST

Senior citizens had complained of lack of proper policies for the elderly in the state, in a letter to HC.

Free pass for public transport for older adults lowers risk of...

Study finds increased eligibility for free bus pass led to 12 per cent decline in depression symptoms among elderly.

9 Feb 2018 8:11 AM IST

An official looks at a van that plowed into a group of people on a Los Angeles sidewalk. A witness to the crash told The Associated Press the van jumped a curb and careened into a group of people eating outside The Fish Spot restaurant in the citys Mid-Wilshire neighborhood. The cause of the crash is under investigation. (Photo: AP)

Study finds link between cognitive function and crash risk

They also assessed the link between changes in cognitive function over time and later risks of crashes.

26 April 2018 4:20 PM IST

Since pneumonia is a major cause of death for older adults, it is important for healthcare providers to understand the links. (Photo: Pixabay)

Adults not as safe from pneumonia as previously thought

Since pneumonia is a major cause of death for older adults, it is important for healthcare providers to understand the...

25 April 2018 5:19 PM IST

Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine 'encouraging' for older age groups

Older individuals are at disproportionate risk of severe COVID-19 and so any vaccine adopted for use must be effective...

19 Nov 2020 2:38 PM IST

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Loneliness doesn't drive seniors to see more doctors

Here is what a new study has found.

14 March 2018 3:59 PM IST

All 2.2 billion Facebook users will receive a notice on their feeds titled Protecting Your Information. It will have a link to information on which Facebook apps they use and what information they have shared with those apps. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Facebook use can make older adults feel less lonely: Study

Posting and commenting on social networking sites, such as Facebook, may help older adults feel more empowered and less...

2 May 2018 5:12 PM IST

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Department store helps solve problems of Japan's aging society

Providing a wide variety of senior's products is also a remarkable point in this mall.

9 Aug 2018 1:24 PM IST

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Older users like to snoop on Facebook: study

Older users could be a significant resource to help drive the growth of Facebook.

18 Aug 2017 8:30 PM IST