People with dementia go to ER 1.4M times a year

People with dementia end up in hospital ERs 1.4 million times a year. Better caregiver support could prevent future crises.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
July 24, 2023 ~8 min

Volunteering may protect older adults’ against dementia

"Volunteering... could serve as a simple intervention in all older adults to protect against risk for Alzheimer's disease," says Yi Lor.

Lisa Howard-UC Davis • futurity
July 21, 2023 ~4 min


How many people with cognitive impairment still drive?

In one South Texas county, the majority of older adults with cognitive impairment are still driving, a study finds.

Noah Fromson-U. Michigan • futurity
July 20, 2023 ~5 min

Can a robot ‘friend’ ease loneliness?

The number of Americans with no close friends has quadrupled since 1990. Can companion robots alleviate the loneliness epidemic?

Dan Vahaba-Duke • futurity
July 14, 2023 ~6 min

Paid leave lets older adults care for their parents

With paid leave, older adults are spending less time looking after their grandchildren and more time looking after their parents.

Morgan Sherburne-Michigan • futurity
July 13, 2023 ~7 min

Poor sense of smell tied to higher depression risk in older adults

"Smell is an important way to engage with the world around us, and this study shows it may be a warning sign for late-life depression."

Kristen Crocker-Johns Hopkins • futurity
June 26, 2023 ~7 min

Magnetic muscle therapy may boost mobility for older adults

Loss of strength, decline in mobility, and an increase in body fats are often associated with aging. Magnetic muscle therapy could help.

National University of Singapore • futurity
June 22, 2023 ~8 min

More older adults use patient portals, but gaps remain

Most older adults use patient portals than five years ago, but there are still disparities in who uses the health care platforms.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
May 30, 2023 ~7 min


Study clarifies hearing problems in older adults

Some estimates find that at least 50% of adults over 75 develop hearing problems. A new study sheds light on why.

Yale • futurity
May 18, 2023 ~4 min

Are you a rapid ager? Biological age is a better health indicator than the number of years you've lived, but it's tricky to measure

Aging is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases. Figuring out what influences longevity and how to identify rapid agers could lead to healthier and longer lives for more people.

Aditi Gurkar, Assistant Professor of Geriatric Medicine, University of Pittsburgh • conversation
March 15, 2023 ~10 min

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