Longer Walks, Cycles May Help Decrease Disability and Death Risks Among Older Adults [STUDY]

Medicine & Technology Feb 08, 2023

Older adults who were willing to walk or cycle longer distances were seen to have lower risks of developing functional disabilities and dying. Read to know more.

Retirement Homes Will Receive AI Robotic Companion Units "ElliQ" To Minimize Isolation Among Senior Citizens

Jun 23, 2022

The New York State launches AI-powered companion machines from Intuition Robotics that might help people in assisted living facilities who are at risk of experiencing impacts of isolation. Read more about the project and how the robots work.

Humanoid Robots May Help Enhance the Mental Health of Seniors

May 25, 2022

A new study shows the emotional reaction of adults after interacting with a humanoid robot. Find out how this new approach helps enhance seniors’ mental health.

Long COVID in Seniors: Symptoms Older Adults Experience After Infection Are More Than Just ‘Part of Aging’

May 24, 2022

Long COVID in seniors is an experience beyond just aging. Experts say the symptoms older adults experience may last up to 18 months. Learn more about it here.

Baby Boomers Aged 60 and Up Contributes Largest Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Mar 25, 2022

Each country is responsible for certain levels of global greenhouse gas emissions. Read on to know which age group holds the most carbon footprint to date.

Intuition Robotics Launches Personal Aide 'ElliQ' to Help Older Adults in Health and Daily Activities

Mar 21, 2022

Robotic personal aides gained the spotlight in recent years due to the effective assistance they offered throughout the pandemic. See more about this new innovation that focuses on older adult companionship and members of assisted living facilities.

Nap Time of Older Adults During Noon Sign of Dementia, Experts Says

Mar 18, 2022

Dementia is an uncurable brain disease that can still be tended through earlier diagnosis. Read on to know a new symptom that could tell if you are at risk of the illness.

Brain Retrieves Irrelevant Information In Older Adults Due To Abundance Of Memories Resulting To Poorer Memory Performance

Feb 13, 2022

A psychological study explains how older adults tend to have problems when retrieving memories.

Dementia Care: Help A Loved One with This Syndrome Remember Things Using Personal Assistant Application on His Smartphone

Feb 08, 2022

In a recent study, older adults suffering from mild cognitive impairment or dementia were able to enhance their memory through the use of a personal assistant application on their smartphones to get reminded about upcoming activities and events.

Daily Physical Activity Improves Cognitive Functions in Middle-Aged and Older Adults, New Study Says

Feb 06, 2022

UC San Diego School of Medicine experts conducted a remote study on how daily physical activities affect cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults.

Physical Exercise Can Help Adults Fight Dementia-Related Conditions, Study Says

Jan 25, 2022

Older adults could maintain their brain and cognition healthy by physical exercise because it keeps the integrity of synapses intact, according to a new study.

COVID-19 Risk Factor: Men, Older Adults, Smokers More Prone to Getting Infected Due to Their Biology

Mar 04, 2021

An MIT and Harvard study identifies men, older adults, and smokers to be more prone to COVID-19 infection due to higher levels of receptor cells that the virus uses to infect the body.

30 Deaths Among Nursing Home Residents in Norway: Here’s What Possibly Caused Such Occurrences

Jan 19, 2021

30 incidents of deaths among nursing home residents in Norway were not necessarily because of the Pfizer vaccine. Experts say it could be due to ancient age, and they're frail.

Research Reveals Increasing Rates of Food Insecurity in Older Adults

Jan 06, 2021

A study recently found that older adults who experienced food insecurity tended to have lower quality in terms of diets.