New Model Predicts Frailty Risk in Older Diabetic Foot Patients
A new risk screening model validated in 552 older patients identifies ten key factors for predicting frailty in those with ...
Tag: older adults
Community cooking workshops reveal how Indigenous older adults in Taiwan build health literacy
A community-based participatory study with Indigenous Tsou older adults in Taiwan describes three processes through which health literacy is built ...
Chinese study links IMEC knowledge to care preference
A cross-sectional study of 924 older cancer patients in China identifies knowledge, health needs, and economic factors as key determinants ...
Nutrition and Function Predict Mortality in Older Atrial Fibrillation Patients
A retrospective cohort study in Guadeloupe found that undernutrition, low functional autonomy, and high comorbidity burden were independently associated with ...
Nearly 40% of Older Chinese HIV Patients Have Comorbidities
A cross-sectional study in Chengdu, China, found that 39.8% of older people living with HIV had at least one non-HIV ...
Vaccines Help Reduce Viral Pneumonia Risks in Older Adults Review Finds
A narrative review indicates that respiratory viral infections in older adults interact with immunosenescence and chronic disease, highlighting vaccination as ...
Association of physical activity and rest-activity rhythm with sustained attention and melatonin among community-dwelling older adults
In a cross-sectional study of community-dwelling older adults, researchers found that higher daytime physical activity and greater high-intensity movement associate ...
Domain-specific Internet use and social participation in older adults: the role of affective attitudes toward digital device use
A cross-sectional investigation of 648 older adults reveals that emotional enjoyment rather than cognitive evaluations shapes digital engagement, which in ...
Chinese Survey Finds Low Biobank Awareness Among Older Adults
A cross-sectional survey of 1,143 Chinese participants reveals low biobank awareness among older adults, despite a moderate willingness to donate ...
Study Maps Body Surface Temperature Patterns in Older Chinese Adults
A multicenter infrared thermography study of 5,225 older adults in China reveals that regional setting and body composition predominantly shape ...
Mindfulness trial for brain health enrolls 60 older adults at elevated dementia risk
A feasibility randomized trial of the virtual My Healthy Brain program enrolled 60 community-dwelling adults aged 60 and older with ...
Social Support and Resilience Mediate Frailty in Heart Failure
A cross-sectional study in China finds that perceived social support and psychological resilience mediate the link between social frailty and ...
Head-Gaze Virtual Reality Trail Making Test Evaluated for Mild Cognitive Impairment
A case–control evaluation of 84 older adults found that a head-gaze virtual reality Trail Making Test was feasible and discriminated ...
Movement Bout Variability Linked to Daily Cognition in Older Adults
A new study reveals that the variability in the duration of daily movement bouts, rather than total activity volume, is ...
Variable Dual-Task Training Sparks Immediate Physical and Delayed Cognitive Gains
A randomized waitlist-controlled trial in older adults revealed that variable dual-task training produced immediate improvements in lower-limb strength along with ...
Study Maps Psychological Capacity for Healthy Ageing
A rapid scoping review identifies significant gaps in defining psychological capacity for healthy ageing, revealing that current literature is heavily ...
Systematic Review Links Chronic Low Back Pain to Impaired Sleep in Seniors
A systematic review indicates that older adults suffering from chronic low back pain experience modest reductions in sleep quality across ...
Qualitative Study Compares Aging Experiences in Nursing Homes and Community Living
A comparative qualitative study in Ankara, Turkiye, revealed that living environments shape older adults' experiences of aging, autonomy, and social ...
German Nephrologists Identify Key Factors in Conservative Kidney Management Delivery
A qualitative interview study with nephrologists in Germany highlights multi-level barriers and facilitators influencing the delivery of conservative kidney management ...
Older Adults Facing Digital Divide Spend Less on Health Maintenance
A study of older adults in China links the digital divide to significantly reduced household health maintenance expenditure despite no ...
