Malaysia: Sexual Crimes on the Rise

It has emerged that sexual crimes are increasing in Malaysia, with almost half the victims being kids and teenage girls. According to head of the

Conservative Coalition Promises (Dollor) 935 Millions For Senior Care

As the election campaign gathered momentum in Australia, Mr Tony Abbott, leader of the Australian Liberal Party, has promised a (Dollor) 935 million package for the care of the elderly.

Dementia and Death Risk Rises When Elderly Patients Experience Delirium

Review and analysis of previous research has associated an increased risk of death, dementia, and institutionalisation to delirium in elderly patients .

Advanced Imaging And Blood Screening Techniques To Detect Alzheimer’s Early

Australian scientists have developed advanced imaging and blood screening techniques that will contribute to early detection of Alzheimer's. DIVResearchers

Lifestyle Conditions Decline, But Dementia Deaths Increase In Australia

Lifestyle conditions like heart disease, cancer and stroke are on the decline in Australia, but dementia deaths are going up. "Lifestyle conditions are

Australian Breakthrough In Alzheimer Research

Researchers at the University of Sydney claim they have identified the trigger for the Alzheimer degeneration. The discovery could open up new vistas of treatment.

Cholesterol and Depression Linked in the Elderly

It is well-documented that high cholesterol levels place them at increased risk for heart disease and stroke. Prior research has shown that particular

‘Quality of Death’ Needs Attention in Asia: Report

Asian countries, a study states, need to pay more attention to providing care for the dying, in view of the fact that living standards have improved a lot in the region.

For Terminal Dementia Patients With Pneumonia, Antibiotics Improve Survival and Not Comfort

A new study by scientists at the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife says the use of antibiotics to treat pneumonia in patients with terminal

Low Testosterone Levels Could Make Elders Frail

Even after sex life runs out, testosterones could be important for men. A new study indicates a link between low levels of testosterone and frailty. Published

How to be Mentally Healthy in Old Age

Hard exercise and a good, hot cup of coffee or tea keep the brain alert in the elderly, reveals research. In two separate studies, US scientists found

Death Risk Cut in Elderly With Painkillers Like Ibuprofen

A new study's results reveal that common painkillers such as ibuprofen may help reduce death risk among the elderly. The research found that the

High Vitamin E Levels in Blood Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

High levels of several vitamin E components in the blood are associated with a decreased risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD) in advanced age, according to a Swedish study.

Vitamin D Deficiency Tied to Metabolic Syndrome in Seniors

A new study has linked lack of vitamin D to metabolic syndrome in elderly people. "Because the metabolic syndrome increases the risk of diabetes and

When Parents Live Longer, Children Could Escape Dementia

When parents live longer, children could escape dementia and the Alzheimer's disease, it has been found. Carol A. Derby, Department of Neurology, Albert

Teaching Hospital Offers Good End-of-life Care

Teaching hospital offers high quality end-of-life care to patients, but there is a need to improve support and comfort for patients who are critically ill.

Caregiver Could Be Happier By Active Involvement

Active involvement in the life of the disabled could bring a lot of cheer to the caregiver, says a new study led by University at Buffalo psychologist Michael Poulin, PhD.

Parkinson’s Patients Aided Through Spinal Cord Stimulation

High frequency stimulation of spinal cord may benefit Parkinson's patients, a new study claims. Ming Cheng, MD, is a neurosurgeon at Rhode Island

Parkinson’s Risk Raised By Genes and Pesticide Exposure

Researchers have found that genetic mutations and exposure to insecticides in workplaces interact to increase the risk of Parkinson's disease, especially in men.

Dying Patient’s Illness Experience Shared by Family Carers

A new study has said that family caregivers who attend to dying patients often share whole illness of their loved ones and need support just as much.

Being Physically Fit Reduces Risk of Seniors Taking a Tumble

What can lower a senior's risk of falling resulting in injury, a new research suggests, is physically fitness and a regular exercise routine. Although

Long Sleep Duration Elevates Metabolic Syndrome Risk in Elderly

A new research has established a link between long sleep duration and elevated prevalence of metabolic syndrome in older adults. The study has been

Pneumatic Drill/Speeding Train Ringtones: Elderly Are Game

Ringtones as loud as a pneumatic drill or a speeding train is catching up with the elderly. The Geemarc Clearsound CL8200,which has a top volume

Edmonton Commits to ‘Age-Friendly’ Environment

Edmonton in Canada has become the first city in the country to vow to work towards a more "age-friendly" environment and to make things easier for senior citizens.

Major Canada-US Differences in People in Middle Age Highlighted

An Alberta researcher says that middle-aged Canadians are much less worried about the future than their American counterparts, some of whom are close to panic.

Delaying Gallbladder Removal Could Prove Fatal In Elderly

Delaying gallbladder removal could prove fatal in elderly, according to a new study. Gallstone disease is the most costly digestive disease in the United

Risk of Elevators Still High for Senior Adults

A recent study has opined that elevators can prove dangerous to senior adults, even though they are considered one of the safest forms of transportation today.

Canadian Teens Will be Taught About Safe Sex by Wonder Vag, Captain Condom

A new way to teach youngsters about safe sex has been devised by the Middlesex-London health authority in Canada. It has come up with a sex-ed game, Adventures in Sex City.

Alzheimer’s Risk Linked to Untreated Poor Vision in Elderly

A University of Michigan Health System study says that lack of adequate vision coverage of older adults may put them at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease - the most common form of dementia.

Make Aged Care an Entitlement Like Medicare: CHA

Aged care should be made an entitlement available to every person who needs it, according to a community aged care policy blueprint released today by

Hospitalization and Cognitive Decline Linked In Older Adults

Older patients hospitalized for acute care or a critical illness are more likely to experience cognitive decline compared to older adults who are not

20-min Revolutionary Op for Ageing Eyes

Restoring near-perfect vision for age-related problems, in a 20 minute operation, has been developed by scientists. The 20-minute operation involves

Pharmacists Could Help Combat Osteoporosis

Pharmacists could help combat osteoporosis, as they are easily accessible and are playing a greater role in health promotion and disease prevention , say Canadian researchers.

No Consensus in Definitions of ‘had Sex’

No uniform consensus existed when a representative sample of 18- to 96-year-olds was asked what the term "had sex" meant to them, a new study from the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University has found.

‘You’re Only As Old as You Feel’: Age Explained

How you think about your age may affect how you age, that's the conclusion of a research from Purdue University. "How old you are matters,

Cerebral Plaques Lead to Neurodegeneration

In a new study on how Amyloid-Beta found in cerebral plaques, typically present in the brain of Alzheimer's patients, it has been shown to lead to neurodegeneration.

Falls in Active Older Adults can be Cut by Single-Lens Distance Glasses

New research says that older adults should replace multifocal glasses with single lens distance glasses to reduce their chances of suffering falls. Experts

New Discoveries For Alzheimer’s Therapies Found

A recently discovered Alzheimer's-related mechanism, scienitsts suggest, could give rise to the development of new therapies against this disease. The

Granddad Starts Craving for Sex After Accident

In a bizarre development, the family of an 81-year-old granddad has put him under house arrest after he started craving for sex following an accident.

Preventing Falls in Elderly With Gait Disturbance

One in four people over the age of 70 suffers from gait disturbance. To prevent falls, specific treatment should be given. In the current issue of

Leg Extension Exercises With Inflatable Cuffs For Elders To Fight Muscle Loss

There are options for seniors feeling frustrated over their inability to go for weight-lifting. Low-resistance leg extension exercises with inflatable

Probiotic Cheese Help Enhance Immune Systems in Elderly

Cheese can help preserve and enhance the immune system of the elderly by acting as a carrier for probiotic bacteria, say scientists in Finland. The

Community Program Reduces Fall Rate Among Senior Citizens

A community program on falls prevention service has helped in reducing the rate of falls among older people by 55%, a new study has revealed. The

Simple Criteria To Predict Post-surgical Complications In Older Patients

US researchers have evolved a simple, 10-minute "frailty" test that could help predict post-surgical complications in senior patients. The criteria include

No Threat Of Bone Fractures From Oral Bisphosphonates – FDA

The US Food and Drug Administration has clarified that there is no threat of bone fractures from oral bisphosphonates, whichare commonly prescribed to

Dignity Foundation Emerges as Savior for Aged and Infirmed in Kolkata

An alarming number of India's ninety one million sixty-plus population is suffering from loneliness, neglect, depression, physical and mental

Sleep Issues Bother Older People in Assisted-living Facilities

Around 65% of the residents of Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) in Los Angeles had clinically significant sleeping problems and poor sleep was associated

New Discovery Leads to Genetic Memory ‘Switch’; Offers Hope to Alzheimer’s Sufferers

Research has raised hopes that soon it might be possible to develop powerful drugs that can control the memory, to treat Alzheimer's and other diseases.

Hip Fractures in the Elderly can be Reduced With Dietary Protein

Seniors who include a higher amount of dietary protein are protected against fractures of the hip much more than seniors whose daily dietary protein consumption

Lack of Sleep Elevates Stroke Risk in Elderly BP Patients

A new research has shown a link between short cycles of sleep, stroke and silent cerebral infarct (SCI), or 'silent strokes,' in elderly hypertensive patients.

Memory and Thinking Safeguarded in Old People By New Gene Variant

New research has opined that a newly discovered gene variant could help protect the memory and thinking skills of older people. For the study, researchers

Parkinson’s Disease – Research Provides New Insights

A study, which appears in the April 19 issue of the IJournal of Cell Biology/I, quotes recent research that provides crucial insight into the pathogenic

Data Indicates Extreme Sports Prove Fatal to Elderly

More and more elderly people are getting hurt by indulging in extreme sports, a new report released by an insurance company reveals. According to the

Dance Therapy To Reduce Injury Risk In Elders

Dance-based therapy can improve balance and gait in older adults. Improved functionality among them can reduce their risk of falling and sustaining costly

Boffins Identify New Gene Linked to Late-onset Alzheimer’s Risk

Researchers have identified a gene that appears to increase a person's risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer's disease. The research will be

Metabolic Factors Behind Age-Related Decline In Peripheral Nerve Function

Metabolic factors too could be behind age-related decline in peripheral nerve function, and hence the decline could be arrested, researchers say. The

In The Twilight Years, Past Satisfaction With Life Amounts to Happiness

The secrets to happiness and depression for the oldest among us has been uncovered by Iowa State researchers. In a study of 158 Georgia centenarians,

Stress Responsible for Making Old People ‘Cranky’

A study has discovered that older people's brains react differently to chronic stress - which may explain why old adults are always in a bad mood. Elderly

Study Urges Elders Over 50s to Cut Iron, Copper Intake

Consumers over 50 years of age should consider steps to cut copper and iron intake to reduce the risk of age-related diseases, says a new study. he

2.8 Million Germans Over 60 are Dependent on Drugs

Nearly 2.8 million Germans over 60 are addicted to medicines such as pain-killers, according to the national centre for addiction. In its annual report on addiction, the DHS said: "1.

Pills In Place Of Exercise For Osteoporosis Patients

A discovery by US scientists could help develop drugs that could make up for the inability of osteoporosis patients to exercise. They have discovered

Differences Increase as We Age

A researcher at the University of Gothenburg has refuted popular notion that old people are a rather homogenous group - as they are considered to be ill, lonely and unable to take care of themselves.

Asia: Family Support for Elderly Under Strain

The tradition of supporting elderly parents in Asia is under strain. This is because waning filial piety, rising individualism and a change in attitudes

Intentional Weight Loss in Older Adults may Not be Harmful

New research has found that the belief that intentional weight loss is harmful to older adults is unfounded. The study, conducted by scientists

Older Adults With Regular Daily Sleep Routines Sleep Better

Maintaining a daily sleep routine helps older adults living in a retirement community sleep better with a reduced rate of insomnia according to a study

Concerns Over Vulnerable Adults In Mixed Sex Wards in Wales

Welsh health authorities have raised serious concerns over the way mixed wards are run in the province. Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW)

Brain Region Crucial In Development of Alzheimer’s Identified

Australian scientists have identified a brain region that could be crucial in the development of the Alzheimer's disease -the temporal inferior cortex, connected to the hippocampus.

Memory Decline in Old Age Linked to Inability to Ignore Distractions

A new study at the University of California San Francisco says that older adults fail to retain information because they cannot ignore irrelevant information when forming memories.

Should the Elderly Seniors be Allowed to Drive ?

The priority should be public safety instead of personal choice with respect to elderly seniors who shouldn't drive, according to an editorial in Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Dementia Sufferers May Benefit from Football Replays

The conversational skills of a dementia sufferer, who only used to speak to reveal what he wanted for dinner or to say that he was going to bed, has returned

Alzheimer Risk Higher Among African-Americans And Hispanics

African-Americans and Hispanics are at a greater risk of contracting the Alzheimer's disease than whites in the US, says a new report from the Alzheimer's Association.

Improved Balance With Knee Replacement in Elderly Patients

Total knee replacement (TKR) successfully relieves pain and improves function in patients with advanced knee arthritis, according to a study presented

New 95 Percent Accurate Test to Ensure Early Detection of Alzheimer’s

A new test is over 95 percent accurate in detecting cognitive abnormalities linked with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of cognitive impairment,

Bisphosphonate Treatments Beyond Four Years May Cause Bone Fracture

Bisphosphonate treatments, proven to enhance bone density and reduce fracture incidence in post-menopausal women, may adversely affect bone quality and

Higher Risk of Cataracts Linked to Anti-depressants

Some anti-depressant drugs are associated with with an increased risk of developing cataracts, has been found jointly by researchers at the University

Electromagnetic Pulses Can Decrease Pain In Osteoarthritis

Electromagnetic pulses significantly decrease pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, according to Henry Ford Hospital researchers.

Loss of Hand-grip Strength in Elderly Associated With Poor Survival

An article in ICMAJ/I (ICanadian Medical Association Journal/I) says that poor or declining handgrip strength in the oldest old is associated

Alzheimer’s Treatment Not Improved By Marijuana

The benefits of marijuana in tempering or reversing the effects of Alzheimer's disease have been challenged in a new study by researchers at the University

Hypertension Signals Progression To Dementia In Elderly

Hypertension predicts progression to dementiaSUP /SUPin elderly with executive dysfunction but not memorySUP/SUPdysfunction. Control of hypertension

Rapid Ejaculation, Not Premature?

US researchers have suggested revised definition of premature ejaculation in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Dementia Doesn’t Bother Indians Too Very Much?

Indians seem to be cocking a snook at dementia. Healthcare might leave a lot to be desired, and they might be poor by many standards. But they seem to

UK Approach To Dementia Unsustainable, Warns Report

Dementia directly afflicts 820,000 persons in the UK. The public health service will struggle to cope if the prevalence of dementia continues to rise.

British Pensioners To Be Offered Shingles Vaccination

British pensioners in the 70-79 age group are to be offered shingles vaccination. The programme could cover as many as four millions. The Department of

Healthy Adults Need Less Sleep as They Grow Old: Study

Healthy older adults need less sleep than their younger counterparts and, even with less sleep under their nightcaps, are less likely to feel tired during the day, a study published Monday found.

Prediction of Functional Impairments in Elderly Due to Reduced Muscle Strength

An observational study has found that functional impairments like stooping, crouching, or kneeling (SCK) in older adults are predicted by decreased muscle strength.

Reverse Aging Effects by Mixing Young Blood With that of Elderly

Harvard Stem Cell Institute in Boston's scientists have shown that mixing blood from young people with the one from elderly might help reverse effects of aging, in a new study.

Sophisticated Brain-imaging Techniques Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s Onset

Researchers at UCLA have found early signs that could help predict an eventual onset of Alzheimer's, well before any outward symptoms, through the use of sophisticated brain-imaging techniques.

Physical Frailty Could Lead To Rapid Cognitive Decline In Aged

Physical frailty could lead to rapid cognitive decline in aged, Chicago researchers have confirmed. They chose approximately 40 retirement communities

Senior Citizens Find Finance Management Difficult

A study has found that older people find financial decision-making difficult thanks to all the "noise" in an area of the brain critical for predicting pay-offs.

Overweight Elderly Live Longer, Study Finds

Overweight septuagenarians are less likely to die within 10 years than people of "normal" weight in the same age group, an Australian study found on Thursday.

Target for Fighting Alzheimer’s may be an Abundant Protein

French researchers said Tuesday they had found a promising new target in the fight against Alzheimer's, the debilitating brain disease that causes irreversible memory loss and dementia.

Resistance Training Can Slow Down Cognitive Decline In Aged Women

Resistance training can slow down cognitive decline in aged women, Canadian researchers say. Resistance training is any exercise that causes the muscles

Allow People To Work Beyond 65, Says UK Equality Commission

People should be allowed to work beyond the age of 65 and with more flexible hours, the Equality and Human Rights Commission has said. Launching a set

Vitamin D Supplements Prevent Falls in Patients Living at Nursing Care Facilities

Giving people living in nursing facilities vitamin D can reduce the rate of falls, according to a new Cochrane Review. This finding comes from a study

Memory Boost for Elders: Blueberry Juice

A few glasses of blueberry juice a day may help improve memory in older adults, says a new study. In a report, which appears in ACS' Journal of Agricultural

Ageing Australia Can Be Saved By Boosting Productivity – Kevin Rudd

Increasing productivity is the only answer to problems Australia is sure to face on account of an ageing population, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says.The

Alzheimer’s Risk in Seniors Linked to Daytime Sleepiness

Experts have claimed that cognitive fluctuations are more likely to occur in older adults who are developing Alzheimer's disease than in their healthy peers.

Movements in Parkinson’s Patients Improve With Treadmill Training

People with Parkinson's disease can improve their walking movements with treadmill training, say researchers. According to Cochrane Researchers,

High Tech Knee Braces To Cope With Osteoarthritis

The Bionicare Knee System could be an effective way of coping with osteoarthritis (OA). It relieves knee OA pain and symptoms by delivering to the knee

Alzheimer’s, Down Syndrome, Atherosclerosis are Linked Say Scientists

A new research says Down syndrome and artery-clogging cardiovascular disease appear to share a common disease mechanism with Alzheimer's disease. Principal

Elders In Care Homes Deserve Better Attention – UK Dignity Ambassador

Sir Michael Parkinson, the UK's Dignity Ambassador, has pleaded for greater consideration for elders in care homes in the country. While some of the homes

Proteins Linked to Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s Identified

Scientists from Translational Genomics Research Institute (Tgen) have identified specific proteins that might lead to memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Boffins Discover New Compound To Battle Alzheimer’s Cognition Decline

A new compound that appears to improve cognitive function impairments in mice similar to those found occurring in patients with progressive Alzheimer's disease has been found by scientists.

Memory Decline May be Prevented in Elderly With ‘Longevity Gene’

Scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have found a "longevity gene" that may help diminish age-related cognitive decline in elderly.

Loss of Smell Function may Predict Early Onset of Alzheimer’s

A new research has suggests that loss of a sense of smell may be an early indication of Alzheimer's disease. Scientists found that changes linked

Dementia Risk May Be Reduced By BP Drugs

Scientists have learned that angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) may be linked to a striking decrease in the occurrence and progression of dementia.

Reduced Atypical Antipsychotic Use Among Older Adults With Dementia Seen After FDA Warnings

A report in the January 11 issue of IArchives of Internal Medicine,/I one of the JAMA/Archives journals says that the use of atypical antipsychotics

Onset of Frailty in the Elderly may be Prevented by Volunteering

A new study has claimed that participating in volunteer activities may prevent the elderly from becoming frail. Researchers at the University

Increased Risk for MCI and Dementia Seen in Healthy Older Adults With Subjective Memory Loss

Forgetting minor things like where you kept your car keys may be a symptom of subjective cognitive impairment (SCI), which is the earliest sign of cognitive decline.

UK Homes For Elderly Slammed For Insisting On Feeding Tubes

Old age homes in the UK could be making life miserable for the elderly by insisting on artificial feeding. Those unwilling to opt for tube-feeding are simply denied admission, it turns out.

New Brain Scan Better at Detecting Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new kind of brain scan seems to be better at detecting early signs of change related to the onset of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new research

Hispanic Elderly Tend to Opt for Care in Inferior Nursing Homes

Many Hispanic senior citizens seem to be opting for care in nursing homes but the quality of care they choose is not as good as the treatment opted by

Pat on the Head Nudges Older Adults to Remember Daily Meds

A pat on the head helps elders to remember if they took their daily dose of medicine, says a new study. Remembering to take daily medications

Heart Failure More Common in Older Unsupported Women

Older women who have less social support and live in nursing homes are more likely to have heart failure with preserved systolic function than those who

Book to Achieve a Long and Satisfying Life While Aging

'Successful Cognitive and Emotional Aging', could be the key to know how one achieves a long and satisfying life, as expressed in the book. Published by American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.

New Series on Caring of the Aging Patient at JAMA

IJAMA/I is launching a new series, "Care of the Aging Patient: From Evidence to Action" in order to assist physicians in caring for a patient demographic that is rapidly growing in size.

Beat Arthritis Pain With Regular Exercise

Arthritis patients who stop exercising due to pain in knees and joints could be worsening their condition. When a person avoids exercise, joints become

Parkinson’s Protection by Molecules, Identified

Small molecules that appear to be capable of protecting brain cells from alpha-synuclein toxicity, a hallmark of Parkinson's disease, has been claimed

Why Aging Prevents Sleep from Enhancing Memory

Numerous studies have shown that sleep helps boost memory. However, aging prevents the brain from reaping that benefit. Now, scientists are trying to decode why does that happen.

Octogenarian Population Could Rise Sharply in UK, More Pressure on Public Health

As healthcare improves, so does the number of the elderly. A new UK study shows that the number of over 85s will increase by one third by 2020, that is as many as two million people in the country.

Large Increase Expected in the Population of 85-year-olds in UK by 2020

Health and social care provision needs to be put in place for a large increase (33%) in the 85 year old population in the UK by 2020, according to a study published today.

Air Pollution Tied to Hospitalizations for Pneumonia in Elderly

A McMaster University researcher has found the first evidence that prolonged exposure to higher levels of the pollutants found in car exhaust fumes and

Abdominal Surgery ‘risky for Older Patients’

There is a higher risk of complications and death after commonly performed abdominal surgical procedures among older adults, according to a new study.

Audio Cassettes Make a Comeback Thanks to Elderly

Elderly listeners have rejected latest formats of CDs and digital downloads leading to a comeback of audio cassettes. Record companies were said to

Late-Life Dementia Must be Viewed from Different Perspective

An editorial in the December 16, 2009 issue of the IJournal of the American Medical Association/I by Thomas J. Montine, MD, PhD, University of Washington

Social Service Activity Improves Elder’s Brain Functions

Participating in social service activities can significantly improve brain functions of older adults, says a new study. The research team from

“Youthfulness and Health”: Keep Alzheimer’s Away

The onset of Alzheimer's disease by taking steps to remain healthy and young may be delayed, according to a new study. The researchers conducted a study on mice to reach the conclusion.

Camera in Retinal Flexible Implants to Restore Sight

To help restore vision of people with certain forms of visual impairment, scientists from Stanford University in California have developed what they call 'flexible retinal implant'.

Study Links Alzheimer’s Disease to Hunger Hormone

A person's risk of contracting Alzheimer's may be linked to levels of the appetite-suppressing hormone leptin, according to a US study published Wednesday

Study Says Walk and Talk Not for Older People

Researchers have said that walking while talking on mobile phones may be dangerous for older people. They also say that just listening to music on

Good Life in Villages Boosts Longevity

Residents of Montacute, near Yeovil have been found to have the longest life expectancy in the UK. A study conducted by international business consultancy

Anti-Depressants Could Increase Risk Of Fall Among Elderly

Sedatives often prescribed as sleep aids and medications used to treat mood disorders might be behind increasing number of falls in elderly, finds a new study.

Chronic Pain Increases Risk of Falls in Older Adults

Chronic pain can be more dangerous than previously thought, according to a new study. Researchers from the Division of Primary Care at Beth

Memory Problems in Older Patients Not Linked to Surgery

Surgery does not lead to memory loss and other cognitive problems in older adults, says a new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St.

NPOP Formulates Welfare Schemes for Senior Citizens

The salient features of National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP) are to provide financial security, shelter, health care and nutrition and Protection of life and property of the older persons.

Disability Rates Surge in People Entering Their 60s

A new University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) study has deemed that people who are entering their 60s may have far more disabilities today than their counterparts did in previous generations.

Scientists Identify Protein Linked To Hearing Loss in Elderly

A protein which plays a pivotal role in age-related hearing loss has been identified by scientists from the University of Florida and University of Wisconsin.

Lack of Health Care Killed 2,266 US Veterans Last Year: Study

The number of US veterans who died in 2008 because they lacked health insurance was 14 times higher than the US military death toll in Afghanistan that year, according to a new study.

Psychologists Suggest Ways to Include Aging Population in the Technology Revolution

While technology has opened newer avenues for youngsters and working adults, it seems to have sidelined the aging population. Now, in recent study, psychologists Neil Charness and Walter R.

Cognitive Function in Ageing Retained By Longevity Gene

Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine believe that a gene known for its link with longevity in roundworms and humans affects the function

California Proposes Background Checks For Healthcare Aides, Many Protest

Californian Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed background and fingerprint checks for home health aides for the elderly and disabled. The move

Elderly Most Likely to Die of Swine Flu: Study

People over the age of 50 who are hospitalized with swine flu are the group most likely to die from the illness, but (A)H1N1 flu remains a young person's illness, US researchers said Tuesday.

Behavior Changing Strategies Can Improve Older Adults’ Medical Adherence

Studies have shown that older adults often don't adhere to the instructions given by doctors while prescribing medications. Now, researchers have

Implanting Blue Light-Filtering Lens may Protect Against AMD

A new study has shown that implantation of blue light-filtering intraocular lens (IOLs) at the time of cataract surgery increases a nutritional component

Dementia Patients Given Dangerous Drugs In UK Hospitals

Dangerous drugs are being routinely prescribed to dementia victims on general hospital wards in the UK. Ten leading charities, carers groups and experts

Hunched Couple Elderly Walker Sign Revamped

Cumbria Tourism has outlined a new design for the elderly walker sign on roads, which will not depict a hunched couple from now onward. The new sign shows

Older Adults With Dementia at Increased Flu Mortality Risk

Older patients with dementia are diagnosed with flu less frequently, have shorter hospital stays, and have a fifty percent higher rate of death than

Aggressive Microdermabrasion Induces Wound-Healing Response in Aging Skin

Microdermabrasion using a coarse diamond-studded instrument appears to induce molecular changes in the skin of older adults that mimic the way skin is

Surfing the Net can Help Slow Down Dementia in Elderly

You can stop your ageing grandparents from becoming forgetful by simply asking them to surf the net, for a new study has found that Googling can consistently

Higher Than Expected Readmission Mortality Rates Seen in Elderly Patients After Colectomy

New findings presented at the 2009 Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons have revealed that readmission to a hospital after standard surgical

Study Says Advanced Dementia Should be Treated as Terminal Illness

Late-stage dementia should be considered as a terminal illness, a new study has said. "Dementia is a terminal illness. As the end of life approaches,

Elders With Post-Retirement Jobs Experience Fewer Major Disease And Function Better

A new study claims that retirees who work experience fewer major diseases and are able to function better day-to-day than people who stop working altogether.

Cognitive Skill Decline Sets In Much Before Alzheimer’s Takes Effect

A recent study on AD has revealed that people who go on to have Alzheimer's disease (AD), lose several of their cognitive abilities much before they actually

Older Adults Dying from Dementia Without Enough Palliative Care

A growing number of older adults are dying from dementia. In an editorial in the October 15, 2009 issue of the INew England Journal of Medicine/I, Greg Sachs, M.

The ‘Getting Out Of Bed Measure’ To Boost Motivation In Elderly

Researchers in the US have discovered the "Getting-Out-of-Bed (GoB) measure" to gauge motivation levels and the attitude towards life in older adults.

Genes That Influence Parkinson’s Onset Identified

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) report that the genes, which may influence the onset age of Parkinson's Disease (PD) have been identified.

Scientists Identify Potential Target To Boost Immune System Of Elders

Researchers in Trudeau Institute in Saranac Lake, New York have identified a potential target that could help boost immune system function in older individuals.

Bring More Elderly People on TV Screens Say Britons

A new survey has found that almost half of Britons want to see more older people on television. The Sky News panel survey was conducted as part of

Sleep Better In Elderly Women Than Men, Though They Feel Otherwise

Elderly women sleep better than elderly men even though women consistently report that their sleep is shorter and poorer, says a new study. The study,

Medicare Rebate Cuts Bring More Burden to Elderly Australians: AMA

AMA President, Dr Andrew Pesce, said today that removal of the Medicare rebate for synovial joint injections to relieve the pain and discomfort of arthritic

90 Percent of Elderly Bangladeshis Display Risk for Malnutrition

In a new study, researchers have determined that ninety percent of older persons in rural Bangladesh displayed risk for malnutrition. The

Gender Influences Suicide Risk Among Elderly

A new study has found that elderly men and women show different patterns of suicidal tendencies. Louise Bradvik and Mats Berglund, from Lund University,

Damaged Kidney Function may Cause Cognitive Decline in Elderly

Impaired kidney function may lead to cognitive decline in old age, according to a new study. Conducted by researchers at Rush University Medical

Alzheimer’s and Money Management – Here’s the Link

Recent research claims that mismanagement of money by people with mild memory problems could prove early indicators of their future tryst with Alzheimer's.

More Funds Needed To Fight Dementia Tsunami, Says British Author

British writer Sir Terry Pratchett has called for greater investment in dementia research to deal with the "worldwide tsunami" of dementia. The science-fiction

Care Homes Do Not Provide Proper Nutrition to Elderly Inmates

A report by the Care Commission in Scotland has found that most care home do not provide the requisite nutrition to elderly patients. More than 50% of

Mumbai Police Has Launched A Website For Senior Citizens

A website for senior citizens to ensure their welfare in the backdrop of increasing crime rate against them has been launched by Mumbai police. The

Boffins Discover Novel Marker for Alzheimer’s Disease

Gothenburg researchers now believe that a previously unknown substance in spinal fluid- a beta-amyloid protein called Abeta16-could be used as a marker to diagnose Alzheimer's disease.

Chronic Pain Experienced by Nursing Home Residents Underestimated

A study in September issue of the IJournal of Clinical Nursing/I reveals that relatives and healthcare staff find it hard to diagnose pain levels

Functional Status Ensures Longer Lives in Older Adults

A report has suggested that older adults who remain physically active, or begin exercising, have increased likelihood of having a longer life and a lower risk of disability.

Australian Govt Urged for Renewal of Aged Care Reform

One of Australia's largest not-for-profit aged care groups today called on the Prime Minister to dump the Howard Government's aged care system and commit

Here’s Why Ageing Causes Muscles To Loosen Up

Researchers in Nottingham now can put their fingers on why exactly even the most well-built of people tend to loose their muscles and develop thinner arms and legs as they get older.

Talking of the Old Times Eases Effects Of Dementia

A new study has suggested that encouraging elderly to talk about old times may help improve their memory and ease the effects of dementia. The

Food High in Saturated Fat can Lead to Alzheimer’s

Food high in saturated fat can lead to Alzheimer's disease, Australian researchers say. "Before now, there has been no dietary driven approach to the

Cost-Effective Medical Home Gives Patients Better Primary Care

The measurable benefit to both patients and staff when a primary care practice adopts a "patient-centered medical home" model has been demonstrated for

Chest Or Urinary Tract Infection Could Double Memory Loss In Alzheimer’s Patients

Chest or urinary tract infection could double memory loss in Alzheimer's patients, say UK researchers. Such infections could lead to higher levels of

Report Says Dementia to Quadruple in Australia by 2050

A new report released on Tuesday has warned that dementia rates in Australia will increase four-fold as the population ages, affecting than one million

Short Spans Of Brisk Walking Cuts Death Risk In Elderly Men

A recent US study has found that just 20 to 40 minutes of brisk walking can reduce the risk of death in elderly men by a whole 50pct. By comparing

Dementia can be Prevented by Moderate Drinking

A new study by the Center for Mental Health Research at the Australian National University says that moderate drinking in later life can help prevent dementia.

Dramatic Decline in Rheumatoid Vasculitis Seen in US Veterans

Records of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients from the national Veterans Health Administration (VHA) system to determine the prevalence of rheumatoid

Study Shows Why Older People are More Prone to Skin Problems

A new study by scientists from University College London has found why older people are prone to cancer and infections of the skin. They

Hip Fracture Percentage Decreased In Canada

Standardized rates of hip fracture have steadily declined in Canada since 1985, with a more rapid decline between 1996 and 2005 and a more marked decrease among individuals age 55 to 64 years.

Fatness can Lead to ‘Brain Shrinkage’

A new study from University of California in Los Angeles suggests that piling on the pounds can shrink brains of older people, making them more vulnerable to cognitive problems.

Study Sheds Light on Effects of Heat Stress in Older People

Some 82% to 92% more deaths than average occur due to heat stress in individuals older than 60 years. Risks for heat-related illness or injury -

Seniors Can Grasp New Concepts And Maintain What They Have Learned!

The idea that cognitive function declines in old age has been suggested by many studies. But a new study led by a Ryerson University researcher shows that this is not always the case.

Research To Find If Video Games Boost Memory In The Elderly

In a new study funded by the National Science Foundation in the US, researchers have attempted to discover if video games can boost memory and thinking skills in the elderly.

Report Says Dementia Care is Dehumanizing

A report from the All Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia has lamented the quality of care being received by patients saying it was "dehumanizing."

Past Exposures to H1N1 Strains Make Older Population Less Susceptible to Flu

The swine flu virus may have enough similarity to the previously circulated H1N1 strains or those used in past vaccines, according to a Rhode Island Hospital expert.

New Supplement May Help Slow Sight Loss In Elderly

Queen's University Belfast academics have helped develop an antioxidant supplement which may slow down sight loss in elderly people. The supplement

South Korea Launches Short-Term Course For Seniors

A prestigious university in rapidly aging South Korea is preparing to launch courses to help senior citizens get the most out of retirement, according to officials.

Research Says Total Knee Replacement Appears Cost-Effective in Older Adults

A report in the June 22 issue of IArchives of Internal Medicine/I, one of the JAMA/Archives journals says that total knee replacement (arthroplasty)

Parkinson’s May Turn To Light Therapy For Relief

Low level light therapy (LLLT), a new study from the University of Virginia Health System has shown, could help treat patients with Parkinson's disease.

Motor Function Decline Possible In Older Adults Who Socialize Less

According to a new study, less frequent participation in social activity by older adults may be associated with a more rapid rate of motor function decline.

Sex Education in Adolescents Determined by Social Class, Gender and Ethnic Group

The affective sexual education of the adolescents, where it is necessary to take part in order to promote sexual and gender equity and prevent gender

Monitoring Bone Density In Older Women Is Unnecessary And Misleading

Monitoring bone mineral density in postmenopausal women taking osteoporosis drugs (bisphosphonates) is unnecessary and potentially misleading, concludes a study published on bmj.

American Seniors Mentally Stronger Than British Counterparts, Says Study

Older adults in America are mentally stronger than their English counterparts shows a new study. The research team from Peninsula Medical School,

Benefits of Exercise Extend to Preventing Age-related Brain Changes

A new study has suggested that brain changes as a result of aging can be decelerated with exercise. In the study, researchers at the University of

A New Study Shows Many Seniors Feel Younger Despite Old Age

Seniors may be getting old, but they still feel about 13 years younger than their actual age, according to a new study. Seniors involved in the six-year

Cognitive Function in Alzheimer’s Patients With Sleep Apnea Improved With CRAP

Researchers have said that CRAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, treatment, improves the cognitive function of Alzheimer's patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea.

Collagen May Guard Against Alzheimer’s Disease

An international team of researchers has found that a certain type of collagen - main protein of connective tissue in animals- may help protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease.

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