Standard UK road crossing times may be unrealistic for older people with limited mobility

Standard UK road crossing times may be unrealistic for older people with limited mobility

Road crossings need to slow down to allow people with mobility issues and older pedestrians enough…

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How CMOs Should Prepare for Rising Health Risks for Older Adults as Temperatures Fall

How CMOs Should Prepare for Rising Health Risks for Older Adults as Temperatures Fall

In the winter months, older adults with chronic disease face multiple health risks including respiratory infections…

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Indonesia launches “elderly schools” to keep older adults healthy and happy

As the country undergoes demographic change, the perception of older people is evolving. The long-standing stigma…

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How Smartphones Could Protect Cognition For Older Adults

How Smartphones Could Protect Cognition For Older Adults

A recent study found that adults over 50 who used phones, computers, and tablets had a…

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Are GLP-1 weight-loss drugs safe for older adults?

Are GLP-1 weight-loss drugs safe for older adults?

Since GLP-1 weight-loss medications exploded in popularity a few years ago, Chitra Ganta, MD, a geriatrician…

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Preventing infections in older people is hit and miss, says England’s chief medic | Health

Preventing infections in older people is hit and miss, says England’s chief medic | Health

The medical profession must do more to prevent and manage infections in elderly people as the…

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