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Type of Viral Infection of Eye Linked With Disease Causing Blindness in the Elderly

A type of herpesvirus infection of the eye is associated with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that causes blindness in the elderly.

Alcohol Consumption Tied To Cognitive Decline and Dementia in Elderly

Studies in the elderly have linked excessive alcohol consumption to the cognitive decline and dementia. A review paper by Kim JW et al published

TB Raises Lung Cancer Mortality Risk in Elderly

Elderly patients who have tuberculosis are at increased risk of dying from lung cancer, finds a new study. "There is a high incidence of both tuberculosis

Dementia Patients More Likely to be in Their Homes at the Time of Death

Researchers from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University have said that contrary to widespread belief that patients with dementia often move to nursing

Study Says Most Senior Citizens in Delhi NCR Have Bone Ailments

A recent study states that as many as 85 percent of senior citizens in the national capital region (NCR) have bone and joint ailments. The epidemiological

Video Games Benefit Older Adults

Video games have significant benefits for older adults by providing them cognitive stimulation and a source of social interaction and fun, shows study.

People Who Do Not Dwell on Past Mistakes Happier in Their Old Age

Elderly people who do not dwell on their mistakes and think about what could have been are happier compared to those who have regrets, a new study reveals.

'Vibration Chair' May Relive Symptoms of Parkinson's

A "vibration chair" developed by a celebrated neurologist of the 19th century may help to relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Jean-Martin Charcot

A Third of Baby Boomers are Alone in Old Age

More than a third of middle aged baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 are leading their lives alone without partners, according to new figures compiled

EKG Can Help Predict Heart Attack Risk in Healthy Seniors

A simple diagnostic test used to measure a heart's electrical activity may help predict heart attacks. Researchers at UCSF found a higher risk of

Summer Temperature Swings may Harm Elderly With Chronic Diseases

Summer temperature variations may increase death risk in elderly with chronic diseases, shows study. The study will be published online April

10 Fold Drug Use Increase Noted Among 50- To 64-Year-Olds Since 1993

Thus far, illicit drug use has not been customary in the elderly. But, it is likely to become increasingly general as generations that use drugs more frequently reach an older age.

Elevated Pulse Pressure Linked To Cerebrovascular Disease Risk In Alzheimer's Patients

Pulse pressure elevation could increase the risk of cerebrovascular disease (CVD) in elderly patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to a research.

Psychological Distress Less Likely in Active Older Adults

Oz researchers have revealed that older adults who experienced any level of psychological distress were more than four times more likely to have some

Increase Observed in Traumatic Brain Injury Rates Among the Elderly

New research indicates that traumatic brain injury (TBI) resulting mainly from falls is on the rise among the elderly. This has introduced new complications

Older Tai Chi Practitioners Have Better Cardiovascular Health: Study

Older people who practice Tai Chi regularly have better arterial compliance, say investigators. Experienced practitioners of Tai Chi, the traditional

WHO Says Healthy Ageing a Global Challenge

Ahead of World Health Day April 7, top World Health Organization (WHO) officials said Tuesday, making life for the elderly healthy, enriched and productive is a global challenge.

Thyroid Surgery Raises Postoperative Complications in Elderly

Seniors who undergo thyroid surgery are much more likely to suffer from serious heart, lung and infection-related complications, than their younger counterparts.

Study Says MRI and Neuropsychological Tests Best Predict Alzheimer's Disease in Old Patients

Magnetic resonance imaging and neuropsychological tests benefit elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease, shows research. The Dutch researchers

Study Says Stressful Medical Tests may Reduce Memory

Stressful medical tests may hamper memory in older adults, reveals study. A recent study carried out by Sonia Lupien's team at the Centre for Studies on Human Stress (CSHS) of the Louis-H.

Mind Games Benefit Older People: Study

Cognitive training improves reasoning, memory, language of healthy older adults, reveals study published in BMC Medicine. It is estimated that by

Memory Decline in Seniors Doubled by Hospital Stay

A new study says that older adults over 65 who are hospitalized could wind up with a new set of memory problems following their stay at the hospital.

Mortality Risk Among Older People Increased by Poor Literacy Skills

One in three older people who have difficulty reading and understanding basic health related information may be at increased risk of death, says a new study.

Loneliness can Boost Older People's Mortality Risk

A recent research states that loneliness can prove deadly for older people. Research shows a clear link between social interaction and increased longevity, the meeting was told.

Eternal Youth for Peers With Help from Polish Seniors

Each Monday, a good deal of seniors in the western Polish city of Poznan do gymnastics, lead by a sexagenarian in a class run by an international group determined on helping the elderly stay young.

Happiness Increases With Age

People get happier as they get older, claims study. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Warwick, backs up previous research

Metabolic Syndrome Ups Kidney Disease Risk in Elderly

Elderly people with metabolic syndrome are at an increased chronic kidney disease risk, reveals study published in The Endocrine Society's IJournal of Clinical Endocrinology (and) Metabolism/I (JCEM).

Cognitive Function in Older Adults may be Boosted by Online Video Game

Researchers suggest that playing online video game World of Warcraft (WoW) may help improve cognitive functioning for some older adults. A new study

Anti-Cure Drugs to the Aged

Over one in four elderly patients was administered potentially harmful medication in 2007, claims result of a study by Ute Amann and her co-authors in

Research Sheds Light on Non Drug-Based Dementia Treatments

There is a need for more research and consistent application of alternative therapies for dementia patients. These therapies may also help reduce the number of antipsychotic drugs prescribed.

UCLA Brain-Imaging Technique Infers Who Will Continue to Suffer Cognitive Decline

Cognitive loss and brain degeneration at present affect innumerable adults and the count will only increase, because of the aging baby boomers' population.

Rift in Hearing Aid Leaves Deserving Millions Untreated

While an approximate 26.7 million Americans of age 50 and older have hearing loss, only about one out of seven use a hearing aid, reveals a new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers.

Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults may Go Undetected in Primary Care Set-Up

Brief cognitive screenings combined with offering further evaluation increased new diagnoses of cognitive impairment in older veterans two to three fold.

Falls and Hip Fractures in the Elderly Could be Lead by Undiagnosed Neurological Disorders

Usual cause of morbidity and mortality in elderly patients is hip fractures. Cervical myelopathy is a regular neurological condition that can weaken balance and coordination.

Memory Loss Linked to Overeating Among Elderly

Consistently overeating may lead to memory loss among the elderly according to a new study conducted by researchers at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

Loneliness Is Worse Than Cigarettes

Smoking is bad for heath, but being lonely with no one to share your problems may be worse than cigarettes, according to a senior Downing Street adviser.

Elderly People Without Dementia also Have Cognitive Problems

A nationwide twin study by researchers at the Aging Research Center of Karolinska Institutet, Sweden revealed that both subjective and objective cognitive

Alzheimer's Disease Spreads Like Infection

Alzheimer's disease spreads from one part of the brain to another like an infection, says a new US study. This discovery could aid the development of new treatments to slow its progress.

Elderly Patients in Germany Suffer From Vitamin D Deficiency

Most of the elderly patients in German rehabilitation hospital were found to be suffering from vitamin D deficiency. Stefan Schilling presents his

Role of Insulin in Brain Health

Reduced insulin sensitivity is associated with smaller brain size and impaired language skills in elderly, reveals study published in iDiabetes Care/i.

Elderly Residents from Long-Term Care Facilities Face Risky Visits to Emergency Room

New research indicates that elderly patients who have visited an emergency department (ED) are three times more likely to develop respiratory or gastrointestinal infections.

Emergency Department Visits Increase Risk of Infection Among Elderly Patients

Visits to the emergency department was found to increase the risk of infection among elderly patients, a new study has revealed. The study involved

Personality Changes Noted With Enhanced Cognition in Older Adults

Researchers are reporting that a program designed to boost cognition in older adults also increased their openness to new experiences. This program has

Cybercycling Improves Brain Function Among Elderly

Senior citizens can benefit greatly from playing "Exergames", such as Wii fit, which involve a combination of exercise and interactive games in virtual

Link Between Antidepressants and Risk of Falling

Patients with dementia who take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are more likely to have injurious falls, reveals study published in the iBritish Journal of Clinical Pharmacology/i.

What Predicts Walking Difficulty in Elderly?

Aspects likely to impact disability with age include a chronic condition or cognitive impairment, low physical activity, slower gross motor coordination,

Study Finds Higher Disability Rates In Older Patients With Cirrhosis

Research shows that older patients who suffer from cirrhosis have significantly worse health status and greater functional disability. Their condition

Limitations of Death Prediction Models

A recent review published in JAMA questions about the accuracy and clinical utility of prognostic indices that are used to predict risk of death in older adults.

Dementia Patients Have Higher Rate of Hospitalizations

Hospital admission rates are significantly higher for dementia patients, shows study. This suggests opportunities for improving outpatient care of seniors

Nicotine Patches may Help Improve Memory Loss

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment may benefit from nicotine patches, reveals study published in Neurology. The research in Neurology, the