Tag: Seniors

Use more likely among unmarried or unpartnered adults and those consuming alcohol

Digital person-centered care program adapted for remote delivery improves quality of life, key measures of well-being

Findings seen for verbal cognition, including verbal memory and verbal fluency

Associations with accelerated cognitive decline and increased dementia risk were seen for White participants, those younger than 65 years

Authors say greater adoption of fall assessments and prevention strategies needed

Second study shows that 42.2 and 18.3 percent of individuals aged 18 years and older reported receiving flu, updated COVID-19 shots

Exposures to fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide were associated with increased risks for colorectal and prostate cancer in older adults

Vaccine efficacy was 68.4 percent against RSV-associated acute respiratory disease; offers protection against subtypes A and B

Authors say that screening based on individual life expectancy, rather than age, may improve screening selection and value

Low levels of physical activity characteristics linked to low education, dizziness, and fear of falling