Aging in place: U-M study highlights racial disparities among older adults
"Roughly 40% of older Black adults live with a disability, compared to only one-third of older adults overall. "
Treatment for alcohol use disorder improves quality of life in men and women aged 60 , study finds
"Adults aged 60 and older reported better overall health and quality of life after treatment for their alcohol use disorder, according to a new study published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research. Both male and female study participants also reported improvements in specific quality of life measures, including physical and psychological health, social relationships, and other environmental factors (e.g., including home environment, financial resources, transportation), and these improvements continued over time. The study supports the value of treatment of alcohol use disorder in older men and women, whose alcohol use disorder tends to be misdiagnosed and undertreated."
Psychological aspects of erectile dysfunction deserve more attention, health scientists say
"Personality traits and mental health problems are among the factors linked to erectile dysfunction (ED), a condition that affects up to 80% of men over the age of 60. But researchers often overlook these psychological causes and their treatments in favor of biological components of ED, according to a new article in Current Directions in Psychological Science. "
What happens to aging minds
"It’s an age-old paradox—as we get older and have more wisdom and life experiences to share, our minds start playing tricks on us, and we find it more difficult to retrieve the information we want. We find it harder to remember key details about our lives and our loved ones, or mix up basic facts about the world. About one in 10 adults aged 65 and over have dementia, and 22% have some form of mild cognitive impairment."
What happens to our cardiovascular system as we age?
"With every pump of our heart, blood courses through our arteries and veins, carrying oxygen and nutrients through our body. But as we age, blood vessels can stiffen, blockages can build up, and the system may become prone to inflammation, resulting in increased risk of heart attacks, heart failure, and other cardiac dysfunction."
Increasing steps by 3,000 per day can lower blood pressure in older adults
"This study sought to determine if older adults with hypertension could receive these benefits by moderately increasing their daily walking, which is one of the easiest and most popular forms of physical activity for this population."
Primary care intervention reduces hypoglycemia risk from type 2 diabetes overtreatment in older adults
"A newly published quality improvement study shows how a simple intervention by health care providers reduced the number of older adult patients with type 2 diabetes at risk for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) by almost 50% and led to de-escalation of diabetes medications that cause hypoglycemia in 20% of patients."
Hundreds gather in Toronto to explore how technology can support older adults
"Thought leaders and AgeTech experts from Canada and around the world are gathering in Toronto to focus on technology-based solutions for healthy aging, and to see the latest innovations in action. "
Older adults show greater increase in body temperature in simulated heatwave than previously reported
"Under conditions designed to better mirror real-world conditions, a new study finds that adults 65 and older are affected more by heatwave-like temperatures than previously reported. The study is published ahead of print in the Journal of Applied Physiology. It was chosen as an APSselect article for September."
Dementia’s financial & family impact: New study shows outsize toll
"Newswise — Most people think of dementia as something that affects a person’s brain. But a new study shows just how much damage it does to a person’s wallet and bank account too – as well as the higher demands it places on their family members."
Government of Canada funds twenty five projects to support seniors across Prince Edward Island
"It is our responsibility as Canadians to make sure that the seniors who built this country can age with dignity and security. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the local organizations that support our seniors by empowering them and contributing to their health and well-being."
Revolutionary senior care platform Homecare Hub sets sights on expansion, secures strategic seed funding from Inception Health, Ballad Ventures, CABHI, Blue Lion Global, AARP
"In the race to find creative solutions to solve society's post-acute care crisis while tapping into the $1.1 trillion global long-term care market, leading North American healthcare institutions, seniors organizations, and technology marketplace funds back Homecare Hub's Airbnb-like scalable solutions to redefine senior care."
Saskatchewan Blue Cross partners with Saskatoon Council on Aging to launch the Nav-CARE
"Saskatchewan Blue Cross, a leading health and wellness solutions provider in the province, is proud to announce its expanded partnership with the Saskatoon Council on Aging to offer the Nav-CARE Program to support individuals navigating chronic illness."
CarePatrol opens doors to senior care solutions in Canada
"CarePatrol, the nation's largest senior care solutions organization in the United States, has committed to expanding into Canada with a strategic focus on launching franchise development initiatives in Toronto and Ottawa. With this expansion, CarePatrol aims to meet the growing demand for senior care services in Canada, providing families with expert guidance in finding the right care solutions for their loved ones."
Great Gulf launches revolutionary Active House in Ontario, and announces multi-year partnership with Georgian College
"After introducing the world's first Active House-certified home seven years ago, Canada's leading real estate company Great Gulf announced today the revolutionary Active House will soon be available in select communities across Ontario. A ceremony was held in Bradford with Mayor James Leduc, Georgian College officials and municipal leaders to mark the occasion, unveiling the Summerlyn Active House – an exemplar for the enhanced quality of life within these customizable homes – and announcing a multi-year partnership with Georgian College that will provide scholarships and give students exclusive access to Great Gulf's facilities for applied research."
Adults with ADHD are at increased risk for developing dementia
"Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than adults without ADHD, according to a Rutgers study."
Private renting is making you age faster
"A new study, jointly conducted by the University of Adelaide and University of Essex, has found that renting, rather than owning, a private-sector home leads to faster biological ageing."
[PERFORMANCE ANXIETY] ACSM consensus on sex differences in athletic performance
"The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has published an expert consensus statement addressing the biological basis of sex differences in athletic performance. The main goal of the statement, which focuses primarily on adult male and female athletes, is to contribute to the public dialogue by providing the latest scientific knowledge and subject matter expertise on the sex differences in athletic performance, while assisting with evidence-based solutions and ensure an equitable and fair solution for all. The statement has implications for adult athletes at every age."
[SWEET TALKING] Scammers manipulate older adults, commit Medicare fraud
"The New York StateWide Senior Action Council, an advocacy organization for older adults' rights, recently announced its Medicare Fraud of the Month for September: Social engineering, defined as the use of deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential or personal information that may be used for fraudulent purposes. Scammers are using social engineering tactics, artificial intelligence (AI), chatbots, and robocalls to commit Medicare fraud."
[EHS AT WORK] Report highlights holistic approach to workplace safety
"The US National Safety Council, in collaboration with global nonprofit Lloyd's Register Foundation, recently published a report, New Value of Safety in a Changing World, which underscores the importance of embracing modern safety approaches and the impact of environment, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives on organizations and society at large. The report dives into the interconnectedness of safety, sustainability and societal responsibility, particularly as it relates to contemporary workplace safety."
[GET STRONGER!] Older adults less vulnerable after moving into senior housing
"Older adults have heightened vulnerability to illness and impaired mobility prior to, and just after, entering a senior housing and care property, but frailty levels then quickly plateau and ultimately decline, according to a recent study conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, and funded through a grant from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC)."
[GRADUATION DAY?] Directory of university retirement communities launches
"Recently launched UniversityRetirementCommunities.com, a website providing locations and information for retirees interested in senior living communities associated with a university or college in the US, lists nearly 80 communities, including those associated with Duke, Notre Dame, Stanford, Penn State, Arizona State, and the Universities of Virginia, Florida, and Alabama, among others. The site also provides information on the history, services, and costs of such communities, as well as media and related stories featuring this rapidly growing model of senior living."
