Why older women are embracing the open road
"Older women are challenging traditional views of aging, embarking on solo road trips in search of adventure, personal growth and new horizons."
The effectiveness of intradialytic parenteral nutrition with ENEFLUIDš¬ infusion
"New possibilities for nutritional interventions for hemodialysis patients"
Study looks at association between school segregation and late-life dementia
"Nearly seven million Americans are living with dementia, and the number of individuals with cognitive impairment is expected to rise with the current acceleration of population aging."
Eating pork linked with better handgrip strength, vegetable intake in Korean older adults
"New research1 underscores the potential role of pork consumption in supporting dietary and muscle health in Korean older adults. Older adults are a nutritionally vulnerable population who often face unique challenges, including meeting daily protein and micronutrient requirements."
Congress reintroduces Medicare bill to improve chiropractic coverage
"Bipartisan legislation that would increase patient access to Medicare-covered services provided by doctors of chiropractic was reintroduced Jan. 16 in both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate. The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act (H.R. 539 / S. 106) would reduce barriers to care and enable seniors and other beneficiaries to more fully access the chiropractic professionās evidence-based, non-drug approach to managing pain and improving musculoskeletal function."
New study links home temperature to cognitive function in older adults
"New study links home temperature to cognitive function in older adults"
GSA members call on Senate to strengthen health promotion programs for older adults
"Speaking today at a hearing of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, Gerontological Society of America members Dawn Carr, PhD, FGSA, and Susan L. Hughes, PhD, FGSA, told lawmakers that they need to expand the scope of United States aging policy to ensure that as Americans age, we have access to the services and supports we need to thrive."
85% of Mexican Americans with dementia unaware of diagnosis, outpacing overall rate
"Physicians may not be sharing the diagnosis promptly, if at all"
Medicare enrollment linked to sharp decline in use of mental healthcare services
"People with mental health symptoms from low- and middle-income households tend to receive much less mental healthcare upon aging into Medicare, according to new research from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics."
Brains of people with sickle cell disease appear older
"Study also finds socioeconomic status linked to brain health in adults"
ACS annual report: Cancer mortality continues to drop despite rising incidence in women; rates of new diagnoses under 65 higher in women than men
"The American Cancer Society (ACS) today released Cancer Statistics, 2025, the organizationās annual report on cancer facts and trends. The new findings show the cancer mortality rate declined by 34% from 1991 to 2022 in the United States, averting approximately 4.5 million deaths. However, this steady progress is jeopardized by increasing incidence for many cancer types, especially among women and younger adults, shifting the burden of disease. For example, incidence rates in women 50-64 years of age have surpassed those in men, and rates in women under 50 are now 82% higher than their male counterparts, up from 51% in 2002. This pattern includes lung cancer, which is now higher in women than in men among people younger than 65 years. These important findings are published today in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, alongside its consumer-friendly companion, Cancer Facts & Figures 2025, available on cancer.org."
Advanced therapy at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center enabling patients to swallow again
"Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center is now providing patients with a new therapy called pharyngeal electrical stimulation, or PES, which is delivered via the Phagenyx Neurostimulation System. Phagenyx helps patients with dysphagia, a common condition following stroke, regain their swallowing function, and ability to eat and drink. The academic medical center is the first in New Jersey, and northeast United States, to provide this therapy."
[BUY OUT?] Active-adult rentals on the rise
"The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) starts its 12-page white paper on Active Adult Rental Properties by defining the qualities associated with the sector: Active adult rental communities are age-eligible, market-rate, multifamily properties focused on enhanced lifestyle programming without providing meals. NIC then elaborates on each aspect of the definition to create a framework to enhance data collection on the sectorās growth and performance."
[TOO MUCH] Prices almost double for top Medicare drugs
"AARPās latest Public Policy Institute report highlights the increases in the list prices of 25 top Medicare Part D drugs that are not currently slated to be negotiated with pharmaceutical companies. Prices for those drugs have increased by an average of 98% since they first entered the market."
[TURNED OFF] STIs increasing among older adults
"The American Medical Association (AMA) recently highlighted in a news article the increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adults 65 and older, noting that the prevalence has more than doubled in the past 10 years. Specifically, āfor those aged 65 and older, chlamydia cases more than tripled between 2010 and 2023, gonorrhea cases increased sixfold, and syphilis cases soared in numbers nearly tenfold,ā AMA trustee Sandra Admason Fryhofer, MD, said in the article."
[NO QUICK CURE] Older adults in Canada face long waitlists for care
"Older adults in British Columbia (BC), Canada, are living longer and staying healthier until later in life but waitlists for vital services to support healthy aging continue to grow, according to the newly released āMonitoring Seniors Services 2024ā report. The report tracks trends over time of demographics, healthcare, completed surgeries, home support, long-term care, housing, rent and income supports, and abuse. "
[GET REAL!] Inclusive advertising pays off
"This comprehensive analysis of the impacts of inclusive advertising on several commercial performance and brand equity metrics for 392 brands in 58 countries over a four-year period (2020 to 2023) āirrefutably demonstrates that inclusion equals income,ā according to the Unstereotype Alliance. āInclusive advertising, in fact, helps brands to grow and commercially prosper.ā"
New NEJM Perspective article highlights urgent need for widespread adoption of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) to combat rising burden of osteoporosis-related fractures
"FLS can deliver a return of $10.49 for every $1 invested, significantly improving patient outcomes"
Age matters: Kidney disorder indicator gains precision
"New formula for hyperfiltration and glomerular filtration rate takes natural decline into account"
Official launch of Global Heat Health Information Network Southeast Asia Hub at NUS Medicine
"The Heat Resilience & Performance Centre (HRPC) at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) has been officially designated as the Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN) Southeast Asia Hub, a recognition that underscores its leading role in advancing heat resilience. This designation highlights the Centre's expertise in addressing the growing challenges of heat-related health risks in the region. With this appointment, the Centre is poised to play a pivotal role in working with the region to shape strategies, research, and policies aimed at mitigating the impact of extreme heat on public health, demonstrating its commitment to building resilience in the face of climate change. "
Epigenetic clocks reveal biological age at cell-type resolution
"ā[...] we have quantified the relative contributions of extrinsic and intrinsic aging to an epigenetic clockās predictive accuracy [...]ā"
Neuron special issue explores the science of aging
"Neuron, Cell Pressās prestigious neuroscience journal, is publishing a special issue on aging research on January 8, 2025. The collection of reviews and perspectives reflects the progress made in understanding the impact of aging on the brain and potential strategies to slow aging to promote brain health. The articles highlight factors that contribute to brain aging, including DNA damage, deteriorating immune function, and the brainās ability to clear waste, as well as how we can better understand aging processes like white matter deterioration and how aged astrocytes impact brain function."
Using robots in nursing homes linked to higher employee retention, better patient care
"Facing high employee turnover and an aging population, nursing homes have increasingly turned to robots to complete a variety of care tasks, but few researchers have explored how these technologies impact workers and the quality of care."
Using ābiological ageā to predict early colorectal cancer risk
"New research suggests accelerated agers may benefit from early screening"
Staying sharp: Study explores how brain changes may affect financial skills
"Research co-written by Binghamton University, State University of New York neuroscientist could lead to interventions that preserve seniorsā financial independence"
The impact of emergencies on access to emergency cardiac care: Lessons from COVID-19
"The impact of emergencies on access to emergency cardiac care: Lessons from COVID-19"
Loneliness and isolation: Back to pre-pandemic levels, but still high, for older adults
"Six-year trends from National Poll on Healthy Aging for people age 50 to 80 show key groups that are most vulnerable, especially those with fair or poor physical or mental health"
New report released by the Canadian Cancer Society reveals that cancer costs the average patient nearly $33,000 in their lifetime
"Costs for people with cancer and caregivers are expected to be a staggering $7.5 billion in 2024, placing an immense financial burden on people who are already facing a life-threatening illness."
Worsening heat waves pose unique risks to people living with neurodegenerative disease
"UCLA Health researcher says changing climate requires overhaul to patient screening, checkup practices among medical providers"
