Old people

5 reasons why we are more prone to falls in old age

Posted By Upneet Pansare, January 09, 2019 at 02:26pm

As you grow older, the risk of falls, fractures and other injuries increases. Make sure you know the reasons behind falls in old age so you can take measures to reduce the risk.
The rate of knee replacement surgeries happening among senior citizen is increasing, says expert

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 15, 2018 at 04:25pm

In early stages of knee pain and stiffness, treatment can be done with medications and exercise. However, for those who have not obtained relief from non-surgical treatments, joint replacement surgery must be considered. Most elders avoid discussing about joint replacement surgery due to fear of dependent living and doubtful treatment outcomes.
Try these self-care tips to deal with osteoarthritis

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, September 26, 2018 at 03:37pm

Do you find it difficult to carry out your daily chores due to that excruciating pain in your hands and legs? Do you find it difficult to walk? Do you often skip your work due to it? Then, just follow these smart hacks to tackle osteoarthritis and you can thank us later!
Aching thumb? It could be thumb arthritis

Posted By Upneet Pansare, September 19, 2018 at 02:19pm

If you are constantly using a smartphone, it is very likely that you will suffer from thumb arthritis or smartphone thumb. Follow a few tips to prevent thumb arthritis.
A recent health check-up camp in Mumbai revealed senior citizens don’t fare well in their health report cards

Posted By Debjani Arora, August 23, 2018 at 07:35pm

Around 40 senior citizens were present in the camp where in majority of male senior citizen diabetes, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, prostate related issues were detected, which they were unaware off.
Older adults living near greener neighborhood may ward off dementia risk

Posted By Agencies, July 12, 2018 at 06:59pm

Older adults, particularly women, who live closer to greener neighbourhoods were found to have a slower decline in cognitive functions related to memory.
No link between sexual activity and rate of cognitive decline in older people

Posted By ANI, May 17, 2018 at 12:00pm

Though older people who enjoy a sexually active tend to perform better at memory tests than sexually inactive older adults on a short-term basis, this is not the case over a longer period of time.
Aerobic fitness may be linked with increased linguistic skills in the elderly

Posted By Agencies, May 01, 2018 at 12:13pm

Older adults frequently have word finding difficulties and they experience these as particularly irritating and embarrassing.
Older adults more likely to stick with a group exercise programme with people their own age

Posted By ANI, April 30, 2018 at 11:04am

According to the University of British Columbia study, working out with peers of the same gender doesn't seem to make a difference - it's the age that counts.
Why do old people have disrupted sleep?

Posted By ANI, March 27, 2018 at 01:40pm

Why does sleep become disrupted in old age? - This question has been asked many times over in the past.
Handy air travel safety tips for the elderly

Posted By Shaloo Tiwari, December 21, 2017 at 09:26am

Are you travelling by flight with an older adult any time soon? Save this post now!
Pressing life issues can affect the well being of the elderly cancer patients

Posted By Agencies, December 18, 2017 at 02:12pm

Multiple factors impact the livers of senior citizens
United Nation health agency launches first global monitoring system for dementia

Posted By Editorial Team, December 08, 2017 at 12:05pm

Nearly 10 million people develop dementia each year, six million of them in low- and middle-income countries.
Medicines make the elderly fall and injure themselves!

Posted By Editorial Team, December 07, 2017 at 05:27pm

Recurrent falls are responsible for deaths among the elderly.
REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD) ups risk of Parkinson's disease in elderly men

Posted By Agencies, December 06, 2017 at 09:45am

According to this research, RBD affects more men than women.
Tips to ensure safety at home in old age

Posted By Editorial Team, August 24, 2017 at 04:52pm

Please read and share if you care for your parents, family and relatives.
This memory trick may help older adults boost memory

Posted By Agencies, August 14, 2017 at 10:26am

A helpful strategy that may help older adults improve their memory.
Compounds that give plants and vegetables vibrant colours may boost brain functioning in the elderly

Posted By Agencies, November 22, 2016 at 04:25pm

The same compounds that give plants and vegetables their vibrant colors may boost brain functioning in older adults.
$Hip fracture recovery not possible for the aged: Study$

Hip fracture recovery not possible for the aged: Study

Posted By Agencies, September 12, 2016 at 06:17pm

Sadly, a recent observational study has shown that one in every two elderly people, who have suffered a hip fracture will never be as physically active and independent as they were before.
Mortality rate gets affected when govts. cut the spending on income support for older adults

Posted By Agencies, March 16, 2016 at 06:59pm

Government cut in spending on income support for poorer pensioners can lead to an increased rate of mortality among the vulnerable adults over the age of 85, says a study.