Destinations in nature, such as a lakeside or a walking trail, are the most commonly perceived environmental features motivating older […]
For older adults, hope may be key to improving psychological and social well-being
Older adults with a greater sense of hope are more likely to experience better physical health outcomes and better psychological […]
7 Things Only Older Moms Can Relate To
I wanted to be a mom, but I was waiting for a sign to show me it was the right […]
Multicomponent home-based treatments improve mobility in older adults after hip fracture
Each year more than 260,000 older Americans are hospitalized for hip fractures, a debilitating injury that can severely and permanently […]
Keeping active or becoming more active in middle and older age linked to longer life
Keeping physically active or becoming more active during middle and older age is associated with a lower risk of death, […]
Among older women, 10,000 steps per day not needed for lower mortality
In the world of step goals and activity trackers, the number 10,000 can sound like a magic one. Many wearable […]
Unblocking arteries after heart attack may be lifesaver for older patients
Among heart attack patients 75 years and older, the oldest of those patients were less likely than younger patients to […]
Hope for Alzheimer’s treatment as older patients’ memories return
London: The memory of older people has been returned to the state of someone in their 20s for the first […]
Poll: Pets help older adults cope with health issues, get active and connect with others
A curled-up cat, a tail-wagging dog, a chirping parakeet or even a serene goldfish may help older adults cope with […]
Food assistance may help older adults adhere to diabetes meds
(HealthDay)—Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may reduce the number of low-income older adults with diabetes forgoing medications […]