One of the most important factors in healthy aging is good oral health. Having healthy teeth and a good mouth allows you to eat, speak, and socialize without difficulty. Because of their age, older adults are more likely to develop dental diseases, and their health complications may make access to dental services more difficult. As… Continue reading Oral Health in Older Adults
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Sex Improves Overall Life Enjoyment Among Seniors
Sex encourages a feeling of improved well-being among older adults, according to a new study from British researchers. The findings were published in the journal Sexual Medicine. Led by Dr. Lee Smith from Anglia Ruskin University, UK, and Dr. Sarah Jackson from University College London, the study involved analyzing survey data from the English Longitudinal… Continue reading Sex Improves Overall Life Enjoyment Among Seniors
Exercising in The Real World
Bringing exercise into a community-based setting for older adults is safe, expanding the concept from exercise in a clinical setting. A lack of exercise in old age can lead to lower independence and quality of life and increased risk for falls and chronic disease. The most recent discovery built on the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence… Continue reading Exercising in The Real World
Wildfire Smoke Associated with More ER Visits for Heart, Stroke Ailments among Seniors
Smoke from wildfires may send people – particularly seniors – to hospital emergency rooms (ERs) with heart or stroke-related complaints, according to new research in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. . Previous studies have shown that wildfire smoke exacerbates respiratory conditions but… Continue reading Wildfire Smoke Associated with More ER Visits for Heart, Stroke Ailments among Seniors
Solving the Senior Loneliness Problem During the Holidays
Known by the clinical community as “The Christmas Effect,” it has been well-established that many people experience increased feelings of loneliness and isolation during the holidays. In fact, one study found that, among people who reported a psychiatric emergency during the holidays, the most common stressors reported were loneliness (40%) and being without a family… Continue reading Solving the Senior Loneliness Problem During the Holidays
Keeping Seniors Safe During Hurricanes and Storms
As we all know from reading the horrific news this hurricane season, everyone is at risk of devastating harm. Seniors are especially vulnerable. Here, from certified Elder Law Attorney Eric Goldberg, Goldberg Law Group, are seven tips to avoid disaster in tough circumstances. Relocate outside of the danger area if possible, and as soon as… Continue reading Keeping Seniors Safe During Hurricanes and Storms
Five Ways to Bridge the Gap of Loneliness among Seniors
Loneliness and social isolation are among the most potent factors that lead to health risks among the elderly. And being alone is all too common: According to Connect2Affect, an American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)-sponsored website, 17% of adults aged 65 and older are isolated, while 51% of people aged 75 and older live alone.… Continue reading Five Ways to Bridge the Gap of Loneliness among Seniors
Life-Saving Hacks for Seniors
A senior citizen falls every 13 seconds in this country. And each year, more than one million elderly people go to the ER with injuries. Families want to keep their loved ones safe but often don’t know how. For Older Americans Month, SYNERGY HomeCare has some senior life-saving hacks (tips) that can prevent injuries with… Continue reading Life-Saving Hacks for Seniors
Computer Coding and Seniors
In the first known study of older adults learning computer programming, a cognitive scientist from the University of California San Diego analyzed the learning experience and motivations of people between the ages of 60 and 85. The 504 subjects came from 52 countries. Some were retired and semi-retired, while others were working. The scientist, Philip… Continue reading Computer Coding and Seniors
8 Tech Holiday Gifts for the Seniors on Your List
When it comes to buying holiday presents for seniors, it’s good to think outside the gift box. For older adults who have downsized, moved into assisted living, or accumulated more knick-knacks than they could ever need, the perfect gift may seem elusive. With more tech companies designing apps, gadgets, and devices with seniors in mind,… Continue reading 8 Tech Holiday Gifts for the Seniors on Your List
How to Avoid Financial Fraud
Editor’s note: As we get older, having enough money becomes even more crucial for a number of reasons: to have a comfortable retirement and to be able to pay for health expenses and long-term care. Financial fraudsters prey on just those concerns, and trusting the wrong person can be catastrophic. Here, the Securities and Exchange… Continue reading How to Avoid Financial Fraud
Home-Delivered Meals Reduce Loneliness
When Congress passed the Older Americans Act in 1965 to support elderly people who were struggling — often alone — to continue to live at home, a major plank of the legislation provided for home delivery of meals to ensure their adequate nutrition. In the midst of the holiday season 2015, a study done at… Continue reading Home-Delivered Meals Reduce Loneliness
Depression Afflicts Seniors Earlier than Thought
If you think older people are happier than younger people, think again. A recent study led by a lecturer at the University of Bradford, UK, suggests that people get more depressed from age 65 onwards. The study, led by psychology lecturer Dr Helena Chui and recently published in the international journal Psychology and Aging, builds… Continue reading Depression Afflicts Seniors Earlier than Thought
Don’t Fall Victim to Identity Theft
Someone in the United States just became the victim of identity theft, according to a recent report, which determined that 12.7 million consumers experienced identity fraud in 2014. With technology becoming increasing advanced, hackers are becoming increasingly devious, which means it’s more common than ever before to learn that your identity was stolen. “Having your… Continue reading Don’t Fall Victim to Identity Theft
Spinal Injuries Increasing Among Seniors
You probably associate hip injuries with falls among older people, but now research shows that fall-related traumatic spine injury is also a huge and increasing problem. The research, from investigators at Vanderbilt University, was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study, which analyzed data from 63,109 patients with acute traumatic spinal… Continue reading Spinal Injuries Increasing Among Seniors
“Green” Environments Benefit Seniors
Everyone knows that natural environments can promote physical, mental, and spiritual healing. Now, though, research shows that certain kinds of environments are especially beneficial for seniors. Research conducted by a University of Minnesota graduate student with a team in Vancouver, B.C., shows that green and “blue” spaces (environments with running or still water) are especially… Continue reading “Green” Environments Benefit Seniors
Retirees Need Help in Addressing Substance-Abuse Issues
Researchers say that older Americans suffering from substance abuse often do so not because of retirement alone but because of many circumstances, such as the death of loved ones, that occur at that stage of life. Currently, close to three million Americans aged 55 and older suffer from alcohol abuse — and that is expected… Continue reading Retirees Need Help in Addressing Substance-Abuse Issues
“Health Literacy” and the Internet
Internet “health literacy”, including electronic health records, may not be as helpful for senior citizens as was first thought. Instead, people who are 65 and older and who aren’t familiar with, or regular users of, the Internet, may not be able to put electronic health records to full use. Researchers from the University of Michigan… Continue reading “Health Literacy” and the Internet