Health & Wellness
Low-Cost, Video-Based Exercise Interventions May Be Effective for Improving Strength & Flexibility
Functional physical limitations are a significant risk factor for older adults, as they can lead to isolation, frailty, and increased risk for falls. Exercise training,…
Neighborhood Social Cohesion & Social Capital: Implications for Older Adult Well-Being
It has been well-established that singlehood and poverty in older adulthood are associated with lower subjective well-being. However, a recent study published in the Gerontologist…
Hearing Loss Is Linked to Cognitive Decline
A forthcoming study in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine found that hearing loss was associated with accelerated cognitive decline in a…
Midlife Cardiovascular Fitness Associated with Decreased Dementia Risk
There is a high priority on identifying preventive behaviors that can reduce rates of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. Non-medical interventions to prevent or delay…
Study Supports Tdap Vaccine for Older Adults
Pertussis (or whooping cough) has increased in prevalence in the United States over the last several years, and can be fatal for infants. Infants are…
More Evidence on the Importance of Physical Activity for Brain Health
There appears to be increasing evidence that physical activity in later life may support continued cognitive well-being. It is unclear, however, how this hypothesized effect…
Potential Approaches to Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease
The current Journal of the American Medical Association reported some recent developments in the early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) presented at the 2012 annual…
Leisure Activities & Cognitive Well-Being
Research supports the common-sense notion that intellectual and physical activity are associated with mental well-being as we age. It is unclear, however, to what extent…
Long-Term Aerobic Exercise Can Help Retain Strength
The loss of strength and muscle mass that tends to occur with aging can contribute to frailty, increased falls risk, and loss of functional ability.…
Sleep-Disordered Breathing May Contribute to Cognitive Decline
As previously featured in aging in action, there is some evidence that sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) may contribute to cognitive impairment among older adults. If this…
The Challenge of Cognitive Assessment & Visual Impairment
Cognitive tests are crucial for identifying and managing dementia. Despite the fact that visual impairment is common among older adults, there is little research on…
Pharmaceutical Policy for the Aging World Population
A recent opinion piece in the New England Journal of Medicine discusses a European strategy for appropriate research, marketing, and authorization for geriatric medicines. The…
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