What if assisted living facilities became more active communities, where the residents were less sedentary? This could potentially enable residents to gain more independence, rather than losing it.
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Researchers think they’ve calculated the limit of human life span – but there’s more to it.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) lives up to its name: Its prevalence increases with age and it is the leading cause of blindness in people over 65 years old.
New research shows that people who suffer from mental disorders earlier in life were more likely to subsequent develop physical diseases, age faster, and also die earlier than those who did not.
In the absence of guidelines or training regarding sexual expression in long-term care homes, most staff are ‘just winging it’ on potentially sensitive issues.
‘Dementia friendly’ communities seek to support people with memory loss, recognize them as equals, celebrate their contributions and enable them to live with purpose in welcoming communities.
The survey also found that trans people who live in their affirmed gender report experiencing less stigma, anxiety and depression.
Nursing homes have struggled through COVID-19 deaths and lockdowns. Giving nurses more quality time with patients can help them win back trust.
Death-friendly communities that welcome mortality might help us live better lives and provide better care for people at the end of their lives.
Millennials and boomers advising Biden can look for common ground on climate change, student loan debt and other key issues.
Hydrogen sulphide is a smelly, poisonous gas, but it plays an important role in aging and longevity. New research shows that eating less meat could be a key to harnessing its healthy effects.
Despite greater human rights protections, LGBTQ+ people in Canada still face challenges and discrimination when it comes to housing.
Canadians are living longer, but are they living well? The challenges to aging well go beyond the problems in long-term care. Substantial change to Canada’s support service systems is long overdue.
The tiny air pollutants known as PM2.5, emitted by vehicles, factories and power plants, aren’t just a hazard for lungs. A study finds more brain shrinkage in older women exposed to pollution.
Most people know the benefits of physical activity. However, we tend to be less aware of how damaging inactivity can be, even for short periods — especially for older adults.
Healing is a complicated process. As people age, higher rates of disease and the fact that old cells lose the ability to divide slow this process down.
Older adults, who are at a higher risk for COVID-19 complications, can strengthen their immune systems by exercising.
Over one-third of America’s COVID-19 deaths have been nursing home residents. Employee policies, particularly for low-paid aides, have sharply raised the risk.
Elder economic insecurity is a problem for all races, but it’s far more common for people of color, particularly in certain states.
A study of 800 Black American families shows early experiences of racism have long-term consequences for physical and mental health.
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Regents and Distinguished Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health, Texas A&M University
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Senior Research Fellow and Lecturer of Gerontology, UMass Boston
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Professor of Gerontology, UMass Boston
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Director of the International Laboratory of Demography and Human Capital, Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
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Co-Director of Texas A&M Center for Population Health and Aging, Texas A&M University
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