A new study found that telephone cognitive behavioral therapy can effectively improve sleeplessness and pain in older adults with osteoarthritis-related insomnia, reducing clinical and financial burdens. The study showed that telephone CBT reduced healthcare costs without increasing them.
SourceAmerican Geriatrics Society·JournalJournal of the American Geriatrics Society·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateOct 20, 2021
A multi-year study found that both short and long sleepers experience greater cognitive decline than those who slept a moderate amount. Researchers separated out the effects of poor sleep and Alzheimer's disease on cognition, suggesting a middle range or 'sweet spot' for total sleep time where cognitive performance is stable over time....
SourceWashU Medicine·JournalBrain·TypeObservational study·DateOct 20, 2021
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Researchers quantified COVID-19 vaccine uptake disparities by race and ethnicity within US states, revealing substantial coverage gaps among older adults. The study's findings underscore the need for targeted vaccination strategies to address these disparities.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateOct 20, 2021
The new AI-CARING initiative aims to develop robotics and artificial-intelligence systems to help seniors manage daily activities, including medication schedules and meal preparation. The project also seeks to grow employment opportunities and educational programs in the field of AI-robotics, with UMass Lowell as a key partner.
Research from Florida Atlantic University suggests that older adults living in walkable neighborhoods with greenspaces benefit from increased physical activity, with 5.4 minutes of daily neighborhood walking associated with African Americans and 3 minutes for whites
SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·TypeMeta-analysis·DateOct 19, 2021
A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine shows that participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) among older adults dually enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid is associated with fewer hospital visits and lower healthcare costs. Researchers used data from over 115,000 people aged 65+ in North Carolina to d...
SourceUniversity of North Carolina Health Care·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateOct 19, 2021
A new study found that women whose menstrual cycle length increased two years before menopause had better vascular health than those with stable cycles. Changes in cycle length may predict cardiovascular disease risk, allowing clinicians to recommend preventive strategies.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalMenopause·TypeObservational study·DateOct 13, 2021
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A study found that older adults were more willing to donate to charities within their own country compared to international charities. They also showed greater compliance with public health guidelines, particularly for physical distancing.
SourceMcGill University·JournalNature Aging·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 12, 2021
The Baycrest-developed Cogniciti Brain Health Assessment is as accurate as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in identifying problems with memory and attention, but outperforms MoCA in detecting subtle cognitive decline. The self-administered online assessment can provide important information for clinical assessment of memory an...
SourceBaycrest Centre for Geriatric Care·JournalThe Journals of Gerontology Series B·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 12, 2021
A simple form of talking therapy, delivered by trained support workers over the telephone, reduced loneliness in older people left isolated during the pandemic. The intervention was found to improve mental health and reduce rates of loneliness substantially in the first three months.
A global study of 46,500 people aged 18-99 found that older adults are more willing to donate to charities within their own country, but less likely to do so internationally. This preference for 'in-group' behavior remains consistent even after accounting for wealth, pandemic severity, and perceived risk.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalNature Aging·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 11, 2021
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A randomized controlled trial of 1,600 patients found that rates of survival, functional recovery, and post-operative delirium are similar for both general and spinal anesthesia. This challenges common thinking about spinal anesthesia being safer.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateOct 9, 2021
A new study by Simon Fraser University researchers found that moderate-intensity physical activity and learning activities lower the risk of cognitive decline. The study tracked over 4,000 older adults for three years, using machine-learning algorithms to analyze brain health data.
SourceSimon Fraser University·JournalFrontiers in Aging Neuroscience·DateOct 7, 2021
A new poll found that more than half of older adults with high-risk health conditions don't check their blood pressure at home or are encouraged to do so. Regular home monitoring can help control blood pressure and reduce risk of death, strokes, and heart attacks.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·TypeSurvey·DateOct 7, 2021
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A large national study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that long-term exposure to permissible concentrations of air pollution increases mortality risk, particularly among elderly people and those living in lower-income areas. The study suggests current air pollution limits are inadequate to protect vulnerable groups.
SourceHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health·JournalThe Lancet Planetary Health·TypeObservational study·DateOct 7, 2021
A new study reveals that higher levels of education and income are associated with better health outcomes for older adults in Ireland, England, the US, and Canada. The study found that socio-economic disparities exist across countries, with those having higher education and income experiencing lower disease burdens.
SourceTrinity College Dublin·JournalBMC Public Health·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 7, 2021
The American Geriatrics Society will create a national self-directed learning curriculum to support researchers studying multiple chronic conditions, with a focus on resilience. The organization will also host a series of prestigious scientific conferences exploring emerging issues in aging research.
Researchers found that older adults with non-small cell lung cancer have low life-space mobility before treatment, which declines after starting treatment. A lower body mass index prior to treatment is associated with an improvement in life-space mobility during treatment.
SourceWiley·JournalJournal of the American Geriatrics Society·DateOct 6, 2021
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A new study highlights the challenges faced by unpaid caregivers of chronically ill or disabled loved ones during the pandemic. The survey found that 60% of caregivers experienced at least one challenge related to accessing medical care for their loved ones, leading to increased stress, depression, and isolation.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalInnovation in Aging·TypeSurvey·DateOct 6, 2021
A recent scoping review found that subsidized housing residents with dementia or cognitive impairment face complex physical, mental, social, and behavioral struggles. These challenges can lead to premature institutionalization and exacerbate health deterioration if not addressed.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalJournal of Aging and Environment·TypeLiterature review·DateOct 5, 2021
A new patient decision aid developed by Duke-NUS Medical School's experts empowers patients with ESKD to choose care strategies consistent with their values and goals. The tool provides a balanced overview of dialysis, kidney supportive care, and other treatment options.
SourceDuke-NUS Medical School·JournalKidney International Reports·TypeSurvey·DateOct 5, 2021
A VUB researcher's study found that loneliness can be temporary and even provide opportunities for self-development, challenging the common view of loneliness as solely negative. The study also highlights the importance of addressing loneliness throughout one's life.
SourceVrije Universiteit Brussel·JournalAgeing International·DateOct 4, 2021
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A City of Hope clinical trial showed that patients over 65 experiencing significantly fewer treatment-related side effects when a multidisciplinary team analyzed each case and introduced personalized interventions. The completion of advance directives was also higher in the experimental group.
SourceCity of Hope·JournalJAMA Oncology·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateSep 30, 2021
A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that older women are more likely to report depressive symptoms than men. The study, which tracked data from over 50,000 people between the ages of 45 and 85, suggests that late life is associated with increased depression rates, particularly among females.
SourceSimon Fraser University·JournalJournal of Affective Disorders·DateSep 28, 2021
A study of over 2,000 European retirees found that internet usage after retirement is associated with better cognitive scores. Specifically, female retirees who regularly surfed the internet recalled more words on a word recall test compared to their non-internet-using counterparts.
SourceLancaster University·JournalJournal of Economic Behavior & Organization·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 20, 2021
Researchers identified 99 saliva metabolites related to energy synthesis, digestion, growth, and cell health, with 21 metabolites differing between young and elderly individuals. Age-linked salivary metabolites reflect biological aging, including a 1.96-fold increase in ATP production in the elderly.
SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateSep 17, 2021
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A new study suggests that lowering the age when older adults can enroll in Medicare might save them a significant amount of money. The study found that average out-of-pocket healthcare costs dropped by 27% for those turning 66, while nearly 9% of 64-year-olds were considered 'catastrophic' due to high health expenses.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalJAMA Health Forum·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 13, 2021
A new model developed by Ben-Gurion University scientists can help policymakers simulate their choices and find the optimal strategy for combining vaccines and social distancing. The model suggests that vaccinating the elderly and imposing social distancing on adults is generally more effective than other approaches.
SourceBen-Gurion University of the Negev·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 13, 2021
A new study found that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) significantly reduces deaths by suicide among older adults with depression in the months following hospitalization. The therapy may also improve overall health and cognitive functioning.
SourceUniversity of Connecticut·JournalAmerican Journal of Psychiatry·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 10, 2021
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A new poll shows strong support among older Americans for requiring health care workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The survey found that 61% of people aged 50 to 80 believe the vaccine should definitely be required, while an additional 19% think it should probably be required.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·TypeSurvey·DateSep 10, 2021
A study led by Ruixue Zhaoyang found that frequent and pleasant social interactions can boost cognitive performance in older adults. Participants who reported more social interactions had better cognitive performance on the same day and for days following.
SourcePenn State·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateSep 9, 2021
A new poll suggests that older adults are not using tax-advantaged savings accounts to save for future health expenses, with those who do more likely to have high incomes and education levels. The findings highlight the need for better understanding and support for low-income and vulnerable populations.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·TypeSurvey·DateSep 9, 2021
Researchers will examine protective immunity in older adults and assess the duration of immunity against emerging strains of COVID-19. The study aims to inform booster vaccine recommendations for seniors.
A new study highlights significant disparities in dementia care availability by gender, race, ethnicity, education level, and family structure. The findings emphasize the importance of family caregivers, with those having available spouse or adult child support being less likely to move into nursing homes.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalHealth Affairs·TypeObservational study·DateSep 8, 2021
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A recent study found that warmer temperatures are associated with an increase in COPD exacerbations. The research analyzed data from over 1,100 smokers with COPD and discovered a 2% increased risk of exacerbations for every one-degree Celsius rise in ambient temperature.
SourceEuropean Respiratory Society·TypeObservational study·DateSep 2, 2021
A large-scale UK study confirms that COVID-19 vaccines are effective in reducing severe illness and hospitalisation. The study found that people who received one or two vaccine doses had lower odds of severe disease or hospitalisation than unvaccinated individuals, with a significant reduction in long COVID cases.
SourceThe Lancet·JournalThe Lancet Infectious Diseases·TypeObservational study·DateSep 1, 2021
Researchers found that seniors moving from low-mortality areas to high-mortality areas experience a significant decrease in life expectancy. On the other hand, urban areas on the East and West Coasts have positive effects on longevity for seniors, while Midwestern metro areas score well. The study also identified parts of the deep Sout...
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalAmerican Economic Review·DateSep 1, 2021
A community-based fall-prevention program helped reduce in-home falls among older adults by nearly 40%, resulting in cost savings of $1,613 per person. The program provided personalized plans to address fall risks and made simple home modifications such as grab bars and slip-resistant surfaces.
SourceWashU Medicine·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateAug 31, 2021
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have found that brain tissue inflammation is a key driver of Alzheimer's disease progression. By targeting neuroinflammation, they believe combination therapy could be more effective in reducing amyloid plaque formation and limiting tau fiber spread.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalNature Medicine·DateAug 26, 2021
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Researchers created Community ASAP to help locate missing people with dementia, engaging community citizens as volunteers. The app aims to address the lack of alerts for this population, which has a high risk of wandering and experiencing serious injury or death within 24 hours.
SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalPLOS ONE·DateAug 26, 2021
A new study published in the Journal of Gerontology finds that engaging in diverse daily activities is associated with a diverse set of emotions. Individuals who regularly participated in a broad range of activities experienced more diverse positive emotions, particularly those between ages 33-44.
SourceUniversity of South Florida·JournalJournal of Gerontology·DateAug 24, 2021
A research study is being conducted to understand muscle fatigue in older adults, with a focus on its effects on mobility and daily activities. The study aims to develop a new metric called fatigability to assess an individual's change in performance and perceived effort in response to standardized activity.
The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in the proportion of community-dwelling homebound adults aged 70 or older in the US, particularly among Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic/Latino individuals. Compliance with social distancing measures is believed to be a key factor contributing to this trend.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Internal Medicine·DateAug 23, 2021
A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that older patients with multiple chronic conditions who read their visit notes reported better understanding their medications and taking them as prescribed. Reading notes also helped these patients feel more in control of their care.
SourceBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center·JournalJournal of the American Geriatrics Society·TypeContent analysis·DateAug 18, 2021
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A study of 1800 Japanese citizens aged 65 found that low weight and insufficient exercise are significant risk factors for sarcopenia. Those with possible sarcopenia exhibited higher degrees of frailty despite normal Specific Health Checkup results, highlighting the need for a test to identify sarcopenia early on.
SourceKobe University·JournalGeriatrics and Gerontology International·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 18, 2021
Researchers discovered that almost half of patients who received personalized information about community resources shared them with at least one other person. Individuals in poorer health were more likely to report sharing the information, and those who visited or used a resource on their list were also more likely to share it.
SourceUniversity of Chicago Medical Center·JournalJournal of the Association for Information Science and Technology·DateAug 5, 2021
Research published in The BMJ found that poor physical function from around age 65 is associated with an increased risk of death. Signs of decline, such as difficulty getting up from a chair or dressing, emerge up to 10 years before death.
SourceBMJ Group·TypeObservational study·DateAug 4, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has likely led to an increase in falls among older adults due to decreased physical activity, worsened physical conditioning, and heightened fear of falling. This is a pressing concern as falls can result in significant injuries, particularly among this age group.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·TypeSurvey·DateAug 2, 2021
A Dartmouth research team led by Glyn Elwyn is testing interactive educational approaches to boost vaccine confidence among unvaccinated long-term care workers. The study aims to measure vaccine confidence, knowledge, and trust in the COVID-19 vaccines.
SourceThe Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth·DateAug 2, 2021
A study by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin found that older adults' living spaces reflect their personality traits and mood. When a space matches an individual's personality, they report better well-being and a better mood.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalThe Gerontologist·TypeObservational study·DateJul 29, 2021
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A new study suggests that older adults, particularly women and those in fair or poor health, are more likely to experience worsened mental health symptoms during the pandemic. The study recommends screening for depression, anxiety, and sleep problems and connecting participants to treatment resources.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalJournal of General Internal Medicine·TypeSurvey·DateJul 28, 2021
A new study found that lower-wealth volunteers experience even greater health gains from volunteering compared to higher-wealth volunteers. Volunteering enhances self-reported health and reduces depressive symptoms regardless of wealth status.
SourceElsevier·JournalAmerican Journal of Preventive Medicine·DateJul 27, 2021
A new study reveals that people's feelings about their age are closely tied to their physical health and well-being. Subjective age discordance, the difference between how old one feels and wants to be, was found to be more pronounced in older adults but fluctuated more in younger adults.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalPsychology and Aging·TypeObservational study·DateJul 27, 2021
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A study found that lonely older adults are at a higher risk of using high-risk medications. The survey data analysis revealed a significant correlation between loneliness and medication use among adults over 65.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Internal Medicine·DateJul 26, 2021
The University of Maryland has developed a new hypertension management program for older adults, integrating the DASH diet with physical activity and self-management. The program aims to improve knowledge, access, and self-monitoring skills for this demographic.
A prediction model forecasts a significant increase in disability-adjusted life years attributed to oral diseases in emerging countries by 2025. Females and older adults are expected to have the highest burden of oral diseases globally.
SourceInternational Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research·DateJul 22, 2021
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A new study reveals that older people are slower to learn actions and behaviors that benefit themselves, but are just as capable as younger people of learning behaviors that benefit others. When making choices that give positive feedback to another person, older adults' learning ability is preserved.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 21, 2021
A randomized clinical trial found that physical exercise was significantly more effective in improving depressive symptoms among older adults with mild to moderate depression, compared to antidepressant treatment. Adverse side effects were more common in the medication group.
SourceAmerican Academy of Family Physicians·JournalThe Annals of Family Medicine·DateJul 14, 2021
A new study from the University of Georgia reveals that older Mexican Americans living in linguistically isolated neighborhoods face significant health risks, including higher mortality rates. The researchers found that language barriers hindered access to healthcare and social connections, leading to poorer health outcomes.
SourceUniversity of Georgia·JournalHealth Equity·DateJul 13, 2021
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A total of 548 studies were included in the map, with substantial evidence for interventions promoting basic needs and mobility in older adults at home. Few studies have looked at impacts on social participation, financial security, ability to maintain relationships, and communication.
SourceWiley·JournalCampbell Systematic Reviews·DateJul 8, 2021