Representational image only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu GUWAHATI India’s older women are facing the brunt of exclusion and are increasingly becoming victims of abuse, a survey ahead of the UN-recognised World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15) has revealed. The survey by a professional research agency was released on June 14 in ‘Women & … Read more
Toronto: Artificial Intelligence is becoming more prevalent in our daily lives. While these technologies primarily assist us, they may sometimes be utilised in negative ways, such as in fraudulent or scam calls, thus we must be able to recognise them. According to a recent Baycrest study, older persons tend to be less capable than their … Read more
Indianapolis: Researchers from the Regenstrief Institute showed that continuous glucose monitors and other wearable devices present wearability and use issues for patients and their carers when used by older persons with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes to test and control low blood sugar. “This is a whole area of health technology that needs study. … Read more
“If I were a younger person, I think I would be able to rebound from all the difficulties I’m having,” she told me. “I just never foresaw myself being in this situation at the age I am now.” Elaine Ross “Please help! I just turned 65 and [am] disabled on … Read more
July 26, 2022 – Susan Snead used to live in an apartment complex for older adults. The complex had a nice dayroom, and neighbors would knock on her door every now and then to check in. But despite not being lonely, Snead, 89, did live alone in downtown Charleston, SC. Eventually, that became dangerous. “I … Read more
June 30, 2022 – For older adults, getting the annual flu shot may do more than protect against the flu. It may also reduce the risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease. In a large study of vaccinated and unvaccinated adults ages 65 and older, those who received at least one influenza vaccine were less likely than … Read more
Here’s what Sean Barry knew from the start about Sarah: She owned a house. She managed a bustling coffee shop. She was assertive; on their first date, she asked a stranger at a bar to move over so the two could nab seats next to each other. So he was startled to learn that Sarah … Read more
Donna Rice had a nagging pain in her hamstring. At 65, Rice, who lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, had been a runner for more than 40 years. Even when in pain, she didn’t like to stop running. It was key to her social life, sense of well-being, and overall quality of life. She rested, stretched, and … Read more
The parents of a five-year-old girl have said they believe she is the only child in the world to have a rare genetic condition. Isla was born with mandibuloacral dysplasia, which causes features of premature ageing. The family have said they do not know what her future holds and have used social media to raise … Read more
March 2, 2022 — Increased levels of physical activity and an active lifestyle appear to be linked to a lower risk of heart disease in later life, a new study suggests. Researchers looked at how different patterns of physical activity are linked with heart disease in older women and men and found that … Read more