Elderly individuals with cognitive impairment often struggle with sleep and mood. A recent study explored how regular exercise can make a difference. The research focused on two types of exercise: eccentric resistance and combined aerobic plus resistance. The goal was to see how these activities impact sleep quality and mood over 12 weeks. The study found that regul...
Loneliness is a serious issue that affects many people. It is not just a feeling of sadness. It can have real effects on a person's health. This is especially true for adults and older adults. A recent study looked into how loneliness affects the health of these groups. It found that loneliness can make people more likely to have health problems. This is important be...
In Europe, older adults often grapple with mental health issues. One key factor that can influence this is how much purpose they find in life. A recent study looked into this, focusing on people aged 50 and over from 17 different European countries. The research aimed to see if certain cognitive abilities, like memory and verbal skills, play a role in how purpose in ...
Elderly individuals, particularly those needing assistance with daily chores, frequently find themselves in emergency rooms. This happens often and is a significant issue. Why does this matter? Because many of these hospital trips could be avoided with the right tools. Smart technology offers a solution by monitoring health remotely. This approach can catch health pr...
Heart issues are a big deal worldwide, and they are especially concerning in China. As people live longer, the risk of heart problems goes up. This is because many factors that lead to heart disease can be changed. These include things like smoking, eating poorly, and not exercising enough. However, there hasn't been much research on how these factors affect older ad...
Imagine this: a group of seniors in China, all dealing with type 2 diabetes. For two years, they tried out a unique exercise program that mixed face-to-face sessions with online guidance. The goal? To see if this combo could make a real difference in their health and medical costs. The study kicked off in April 2021 and wrapped up in April 2023. Sixty senior...
Seborrheic Dermatitis is a skin condition that can cause significant problems, especially for older adults. As people get older it can be harder for your skin to heal. This condition has been around for a long time and scientists have been researching how common it is among older populations. For people older than 55, the prevalence of Seborrheic Dermatitis ...
Have you ever wondered how any country decides which flu vaccine works best for elderly people? It's not as easy as it sounds. For Spain, there's been a bunch of new vaccines in the past few years. In an effort understand if these vaccines are actually worth money spent on them, health decision-makers depend on something called cost-effective study. The purpose of th...
In China, elderly healthcare is a big deal. But it's got some serious issues. Quality of care is often shoddy, and there are hidden dangers that aren't easy to spot. Plus, the government isn't always on top of things. Why? Information asymmetry and lack of oversight are the big culprits. Providers, users, and regulators aren't always on the same page. This creates a ...