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Enhancing Fall Prevention for Older Adults through 1-Year Mortality Prediction Models
Abstract :Â Hip fractures in older adults often lead to long-term disability and significantly increased mortality. The majority of hip...
Victor Tse
May 163 min read


Caregiver Support, Education and Alzheimer's in Older Adults
Alzheimer’s disease is not only a medical condition but a deeply personal and societal challenge. Globally, over 55 million individuals...
Sunkanmi Folorunsho
May 133 min read


Will our kids look after us in our golden years?
A famous American actor, Gene Hackman, and his spouse, Betsy Arakawa, a well-known classical pianist, were recently found dead in their...
Eric Aguila
Apr 67 min read


Unlocking the Future: Innovations in Dementia Care
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , dementia is most common in people over 65, though it is not a normal part of aging....
Shailaja Rath
Mar 234 min read


How Hyperglycemia is causing Pre-Mature Aging
High sugar consumption, leading to hyperglycemia, and accelerated aging, have a lot more in common than most people think. It’s no...
meganmcdevitt0
Mar 54 min read


Difficulties of diagnosis: The misclassification of Type 1 Diabetes in older adults
Introduction Diabetes is a long-term disease characterised by elevated levels of blood sugar (1) . There are two main types of diabetes:...
Kiera Burke
Feb 243 min read


Sarcopenia And Age-Related Muscle Loss
Sarcopenia and Age-Related Muscle Loss  The ability to lead an active lifestyle throughout the aging process is a significant...
Cynthia Drown, MPT, MS
Dec 14, 20245 min read


The Silent Disease: Osteoporosis and its Signs
What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease that results in a reduction of bone mass and deterioration of bone...
Shreya Santhosh
Dec 2, 20244 min read


The rise in Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die. It slowly destroys memory, thinking,...
Aaminah Najmus Sahar
Nov 14, 20243 min read


Cataracts: Another Senior Malady!
Image by Freepik Aging often brings with it some health issues that must be addressed. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in...
June Pomeroy
Oct 25, 20245 min read


Managing Pain in Parkinson’s Disease
Pain is a common, yet often under-recognized symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). It affects approximately 40-80% of patients and can...
Farzana Begum
Oct 6, 20242 min read


Caring for people with Alzheimer's
Caring for People with Alzheimer's Disease Caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease requires a compassionate, patient, and...
Farzana Begum
Oct 5, 20241 min read


FAQs on Preventing Elderly Falls at Home
Q1: Why is fall prevention important for older adults? A1: Fall prevention is crucial because falls can lead to severe injuries, such as...
Margaret Ithibu BSN RN
Aug 6, 20242 min read


Zapping The Tremors Away: A Neural Pacemaker to Treat Disorders Like Parkinson’s & Dystonia
Introduction Once upon a time, in a lab filled with crackling electricity and bubbling potions, Dr. Frankenstein performed his infamous...
Asmi Khanna
May 7, 20245 min read


Palliative Care - Enhancing Quality of Life
Palliative care is a special type of medical support aimed at easing pain and other symptoms linked with serious illnesses. It helps in...
Ivy Le
Apr 14, 20242 min read


Stay Steady: Six Essential Tips to Prevent Elderly Falls at Home
Falls among older adults have increased in the past few years. The Centers for Disease Control reports that approximately 36 million...
Margaret Ithibu BSN RN
Apr 3, 20243 min read


Lessening the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease with music therapy
A different way to treat patients with Parkinson's disease—completely pharmaceutical free! What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s...
Callie Tse
Apr 2, 20242 min read


The Silent Threat: The Link Between Silent Strokes and Dementia
Dementia, a decline in thought and memory, becomes more common as people age, especially after 65. Cardiovascular diseases, conditions...
Glenel Loring
Mar 29, 20243 min read


Understanding the Rise in Dementia Diagnoses
Introduction The rate of dementia diagnoses has noticeably increased in recent years (Luo et al., 2023; Tsolaki et al., 2022). The cause...
Elizabeth Adeolu
Mar 11, 20243 min read


Stalled Progress: Exploring the Delay in Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Expansion in Canada
In recent years, the Canadian government has moved for the expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), which was set to be initiated...
nimisahota
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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