Older adults in long-term care (LTC) often feel a lack of motivation, which affects their well-being and the people who care for them. Medicines don't always help, and other methods need a lot of time and effort from staff. So, experts are looking into technology like virtual reality (VR) and friend
Older people often struggle to live on their own after leaving the hospital. This is a big problem. A new idea is getting attention. It's called a geriatric helpline. This service helps doctors and nurses take better care of older adults. The goal is to stop problems before they start. This can keep
Understanding how older adults move in their daily routines is important. It helps in preventing and treating mobility problems. But most studies focus on lab tests. These tests show what older adults can do in a controlled setting. However, they don't show how people move in real life. Real-life w
The world is getting older, and cities need to change to keep up. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been pushing for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (AFCC) to make sure older adults have what they need in their neighborhoods. This includes things like safe sidewalks, easy-to-use public tra
Older adults often face a mix of health problems, known as multimorbidity. This can make life tough, as they need care that covers many areas at once. Digital health tools could be a big help, but creating the right ones is tricky. The main issue is figuring out exactly what these older adults need.
Older adults often face frailty, a condition that makes them weak and vulnerable. Poor sleep is a known culprit behind this issue, but the full picture is more complex. Anxiety and depression can act as middlemen, worsening the impact of bad sleep on frailty. But that's not all. Other factors like h
The world is getting older, and at the same time, it's getting heavier. This is not a good mix. More and more older people are struggling with obesity. This is a big problem. It leads to serious health issues. Things like heart disease, diabetes, and trouble moving around. It also makes older adults
Older adults with chronic lung issues often struggle to stick with remote health programs. A new study looked at how a digital platform, where patients and doctors work together, can help. The platform lets patients and healthcare providers create personalized plans. This approach aims to boost mot
In China, the number of older adults is growing fast. This puts a lot of pressure on health services. But there's a problem. Many older adults don't take an active role in their own health. They might listen in classes. But they don't always make lasting changes. So, how can communities help? One w
People often have strong ideas about what it means to be old. These ideas come from society and from within. A recent study looked at how adults over 65 talk about age in their everyday lives. It found that these adults either accept or push back against common beliefs about aging. The study focuse
