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Older adults who take part in mentally stimulating activities appear more likely to avoid or delay significant cognitive decline, but the relationship between activity and…

The increased life expectancy of the global population is well established, but the quality of life among the world’s growing population of older adults is…

Pet ownership appears to support the health of older adults, although assessing its influence is difficult because healthier (and younger) older adults are more likely…

Epidemiological findings indicate that although older adults are less likely to have a clinically diagnosable depressive disorder than younger adults, depressive symptoms appear to increase…

Survey research suggests that medical students in the United States report feeling insufficiently knowledgeable about the care of older adults, and that they expect to…

Diabetes mellitus (DM) appears to be associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. One possible pathway for this risk is through…

Leg strength and balance are important factors in falls risk. A randomized controlled trial examined the effect of video game–based physical training on balance and…

It is estimated that less than half of depressed long-term care residents receive treatment for depression, which appears to affect approximately one in every 10…

Across the United States, states are looking to identify cost-effective ways to support older adults who wish to live as independently as possible. Funding from…

It is becoming increasingly clear that cardiovascular health and other forms of physical well-being are crucial for healthy cognitive aging. A recent study explored the…

Hearing loss among older adults can lead to a variety of functional challenges, and has been associated with poorer long-term cognitive outcomes. A study recently…

Changes in emotion and mood are common in people with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and in many cases of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It remains unclear…