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Preventing Walking Disability in Older People

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:41:03 PST

Recovery Act Funds Support Large-Scale Clinical Trial to Test Specific Exercise Program. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, today announced the award of $29.5 million in grant support over the next two years to determine whether a specific physical activity program can stave off disability in older people.

Solutions for Better Care for Pennsylvania Elderly

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:20:06 PST

Fight for quality of life for Pennsylvania consumers - Assisted living industry pushes for smaller rooms and less space

GeriCare Finder - Website for Senior Care and Health Resources

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:12:48 PST

GeriCare Finder is a website where seniors can find a plethora of care and health resources.

Study Links High Heel Shoes to Heel and Ankle Pain

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:35:41 PST

Women should think twice before buying their next pair of high-heels or pumps, according to researchers at the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife in a new study of older adults and foot problems.

Older Americans and the Recession

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:40:10 PST

Older Americans have weathered the financial crisis relatively well, although many now expect to work longer than they did just a year ago, according to a University of Michigan study released on Capitol Hill.

Seniors and Health Insurance Reform

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:45:38 PST

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today issued a new report, America's Seniors and Health Insurance Reform: Protecting Coverage and Strengthening Medicare. The report highlights the problems with the status quo that leave seniors paying escalating costs for their health care while outlining how health insurance reform will strengthen Medicare and protect coverage for seniors.

Hip and Back Fractures Increase Mortality Rates in Seniors

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:07:23 PST

If you are 50 or older and you break your hip, you have a one in four chance of dying within five years. Break your back, and you have a one in six chance of dying that soon, says a McMaster University study.

Risk of Frailty in Older Women

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:50:11 PST

This research is the first evidence that frailty is related to the number of abnormal physiological systems, rather than a specific system abnormality, a chronic disease, or chronological age. It suggests significant alterations in system biology with aging, and underlying frailty.

Reducing Risk of Hospitalization in the Elderly

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:28:31 PST

Exercise programs focusing on muscle density could reduce disability and hospitalization. Older adults who have less strength, poor physical function and low muscle density are at higher risk of being hospitalized compared to adults with more strength and better function. That's the finding of a new study in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society.

Green Paper Aged Care Reform - UK

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:12:46 PST

While agreeing that a public debate is needed, the charity called on politicians from all the political parties to set out definitive proposals for reform and a clear timetable for action as soon as possible. To protect older people's dignity and independence, urgent action is needed not just to fund care in a fairer way but also to ensure good quality care is available to all who need it.

Long-term Care Costs Exceed Yearly Income for many California Seniors

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:22:26 PST

In Los Angeles County, being disabled can cost a year's income. That's because the annual cost of in-home care services for seniors living alone is now $319 more than this group's median income of $17,029.

Computers for Seniors - Learning How to Use a Computer

Mon, 25 May 2009 17:29:05 PST

Seniors, contrary to popular opinion, are thrilled with modern technology and have embraced the world of computers enthusiastically. There are no "simple" computers designed especially for seniors because the concept of computers isn't that difficult to begin with, it just seems that way.

Women Live Longer but not Better

Sat, 02 May 2009 16:29:33 PST

Obesity and arthritis that take root during early and middle age significantly contribute to women's decreased quality of life during their senior years, according to researchers at Duke University Medical Center.

Government of Canada Supports Seniors in Saint John

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:17 PST

Mr. Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament for Saint John, today announced federal support for the Hospice of Saint John under the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Senator Isakson Addressed Seniors at Park Springs, Stone Mountain

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:26:22 PST

U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. spoke to a group of more than 200 seniors last week at Park Springs, an award-winning residential community offering a continuum of care for those over the age of 62, in Stone Mountain.

Personality Traits - Siblings and Offspring of Centenarians

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:23:43 PST

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine's (BUSM) New England Centenarian Study have noted specific personality traits associated with healthy aging and longevity amongst the children of centenarians.

Octogenarian Muscles don't get Stronger with Exercise

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:59:13 PST

Octogenarian women were unable to increase muscle mass after a 3-month weight lifting program targeted at strengthening the thigh muscle, according to a new study from the Journal of Applied Physiology.

Things Old People Can't Do

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:25:15 PST

We old folks are often given impossible task. Marketers, newspapers, cable television companies, news channels, pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers, etc., all absolutely hate us. They give us these impossible task. As a public service to marketers and other that deal with we old folks, here are some things that old people can’t do:

Mortality Risk Greater for Elderly Women Who Nap Daily

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:38:24 PST

A new study appearing in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has found that older women who reported taking daily naps had a significantly greater risk of dying. The results of the study are in contrast to a number of prior studies which have indicated that daily napping improves health.

Moderate Alcohol Intake Associated with Bone Protection

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:16:41 PST

In an epidemiological study of men and post-menopausal women primarily over 60 years of age, regular moderate alcohol intake was associated with greater bone mineral density (BMD).