How Much Sleep Should Seniors Get?
Sleeping too little or too much is associated with poorer cognitive performance and mental health.
Can Playing Golf Lower Risk of Dementia?
Japanese study found older male golfers were 37% less likely to get dementia.
Research News in Finding a Cure for Alzheimer’s
More than 40 genes have been linked to Alzheimer’s disease for the first time, in a “landmark” study offering hope for better diagnosis and treatment.
Best Home Modifications to ‘Age in Place’?
As they get older, many — even most — Americans prefer to remain in their own homes as long as they can, AKA “age in place.” However, to do that, many will need to make their residences safer and easier to navigate, by making home modifications.
How Can I Live a Comfortable Life as a Senior?
Recently, WHO revealed that the percentage of global citizens over 60 years will double from 12% to 22% between 2015 and 2050.
What Helps Create the Best End-Of-Life Plan?
A new study explores how specialized care providers can navigate conversations about end-of-life care and help patients optimize their quality of life and mitigate suffering.
Is Advance Care Planning a Benefit to Seniors?
New research, published in JAMA Network Open shows that using a comprehensive approach to engage patients in Advance Care Planning (ACP) during the COVID-19 pandemic effectively improves the opportunity for ACP discussions and documentation as well as equitable healthcare delivery.
Is Palliative Care Only Pain Management?
The COVID pandemic has shown how palliative care can also be valuable for managing the pain and stress of illness.
Expensive Health Problems Often Diagnosed after 50
As we age, health issues often creep up that threaten to tarnish our golden years. Treating some of these diseases and conditions can be expensive.
What Does UK Study Say about Dementia Patients Seeing the Same Doctor?
Study finds patients who consistently see same GP have fewer health complications and emergency hospital visits.
