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Exercise May Reduce Falls Risk Via Cognitive Benefits
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessResearch has shown that falls reduction programs that include exercise are most effective for reducing falls risk. It is often assumed that these programs are…
Read MoreHospitalization & Cognitive Decline
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessHospitalization of individuals is often necessary, but it can be associated with several risks. For example, among older adults, hospitalization has been linked to an…
Read MoreGait, Cognition, & Falls Risk
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessGait performance—the ability to walk steadily at a useful pace—is a strong predictor of falls. Because gait involves the incorporation of multiple cognitive and physical…
Read MoreCan Physical Activity Halt Decline in Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)?
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessMild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a diagnosis of cognitive decline that is greater than would be expected based on age and education, but which does…
Read More“Virtual Coaches” for Symptom Management
, Electronic Health (e-Health)“Pretend that I am your health care practitioner and respond out loud to me… Tell me about your pain, aches, soreness, or discomfort.” Imagine hearing…
Read MoreSocial Support, Self-Care and Depression
, Cognitive Health, General Aging Research, Health & WellnessOlder adults face increasing risk of being unable to perform basic self-care tasks, also called activities of daily living (ADLs). ADL limitations affect older adults’…
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