http://www.medindia.net/healthnews/senior-health-news.asp Medindia largest health website in india. en-us Copyright 2026. All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 03:21:19 GMT noMedindia largest health website in india. http://www.medindia.net/news/how-mykidney-app-supports-elderly-kidney-care-223245-1.htm A web-based patient decision aid b'myKIDNEY'/b is designed for medlinkchronic kidney disease/medlink care. By pairing this digital tool with professional ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-mykidney-app-supports-elderly-kidney-care-223245-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/laugh-more-age-better-why-humor-matters-more-in-later-life-222922-1.htm Humor plays an essential role in helping older adults navigate the challenges of aging while maintaining strong social connections, according to new study.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/laugh-more-age-better-why-humor-matters-more-in-later-life-222922-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-your-walk-detects-early-stage-dementia-222854-1.htm medlinkParkinson's disease/medlink and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) can present with similar movement-related symptoms. However, new research suggests ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-your-walk-detects-early-stage-dementia-222854-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-far-will-seniors-go-for-a-doctor-visit-often-much-farther-than-expected-222731-1.htm bOlder adults in the United States are often prepared to travel significant distances to receive medical treatment, /b sometimes going much farther ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-far-will-seniors-go-for-a-doctor-visit-often-much-farther-than-expected-222731-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/age-specific-sleep-apnea-treatment-a-new-era-for-senior-health-222701-1.htm bPersonalized approach to medlinkobstructive sleep apnea/medlink (OSA) care must focus on an individual's frailty and specific symptoms rather than ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/age-specific-sleep-apnea-treatment-a-new-era-for-senior-health-222701-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cohabitation-vs-marriage-what-truly-boosts-senior-happiness-222536-1.htm Can seniors still feel the spark in their late life? bmedlinkRelationships after 50/medlink significantly boost life satisfaction, especially ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cohabitation-vs-marriage-what-truly-boosts-senior-happiness-222536-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-hearing-loss-accelerates-dementia-insights-into-brain-health-222462-1.htm bAge-related medlinkhearing loss/medlink/b (presbycusis) baccelerates medlinkcognitive decline/medlink/b, revealed by researchers from ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-hearing-loss-accelerates-dementia-insights-into-brain-health-222462-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cognitive-speed-training-cuts-dementia-risk-by-25-in-seniors-222388-1.htm Just bfive to six weeks of targeted medlinkcognitive speed training/medlink can significantly reduce the risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cognitive-speed-training-cuts-dementia-risk-by-25-in-seniors-222388-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/what-does-the-new-nhs-rule-change-mean-for-older-adults-222346-1.htm In a significant bchange to adult vaccination policy, the National Health Service (NHS) in England will extend eligibility for the medlinkRespiratory ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/what-does-the-new-nhs-rule-change-mean-for-older-adults-222346-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/brain-aging-cells-removed-epilepsy-outcomes-improve-222007-1.htm Temporal lobe epilepsy is marked by recurrent seizures and bcognitive impairment/b, and is now linked to baccelerated aging of brain cells/b. ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/brain-aging-cells-removed-epilepsy-outcomes-improve-222007-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/does-having-both-frailty-and-depression-raise-dementia-risk-221896-1.htm bOlder adults who experience both physical frailty and depression face a significantly higher risk of developing dementia, /b according to a large ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/does-having-both-frailty-and-depression-raise-dementia-risk-221896-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-daytime-drowsiness-haunts-the-brain-after-surgery-221294-1.htm bExcessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) in older patients aged 60+ is an undervalued risk indicator for post-surgical cognitive decline/b, according to ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-daytime-drowsiness-haunts-the-brain-after-surgery-221294-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/does-mental-stimulation-boost-cognitive-health-in-seniors-221147-1.htm With the growing 65+ population and rising risk of age-related cognitive decline, it's vital to identify factors that protect brain health. Research shows ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/does-mental-stimulation-boost-cognitive-health-in-seniors-221147-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/un-marks-35th-international-day-of-older-persons-221143-1.htm Today, the United Nations marked the b35th International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP) with the theme "Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/un-marks-35th-international-day-of-older-persons-221143-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-research-backs-treating-elderly-fracture-patients-for-osteoporosis-220390-1.htm Adults over the bage of 80 should be evaluated for osteoporosis treatment after experiencing a fracture to help prevent future injury, /b according ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-research-backs-treating-elderly-fracture-patients-for-osteoporosis-220390-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/community-program-slashes-elderly-pneumonia-deaths-by-25-220312-1.htm A team of researchers has assessed the effectiveness of a bcommunity-driven initiative aimed at increasing pneumococcal vaccination rates among older ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/community-program-slashes-elderly-pneumonia-deaths-by-25-220312-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weighted-vests-weight-loss-aid-bone-loss-still-elusive-220213-1.htm Neither bwearing a weighted vest nor participating in resistance training effectively prevented bone loss in older adults who were intentionally losing ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weighted-vests-weight-loss-aid-bone-loss-still-elusive-220213-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/stronger-with-age-muscle-strength-never-retires-219451-1.htm Staying active as you age can help you live longer and healthier and recovery might be easier than you think. Older adults have less muscle soreness ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/stronger-with-age-muscle-strength-never-retires-219451-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/could-eye-health-predict-delirium-risk-after-surgery-in-seniors-219448-1.htm Older patients undergoing surgery with general anesthesia are at a bhigher risk of medlinkpostoperative delirium/medlink/b if they have bincreased ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/could-eye-health-predict-delirium-risk-after-surgery-in-seniors-219448-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/from-diagnosis-to-dialogue-a-new-tool-for-cognitive-care-219344-1.htm Current tools for cognitive impairment mainly concentrate on clinical diagnoses and overlook conversations about patients' personal fears, goals, and social needs (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/from-diagnosis-to-dialogue-a-new-tool-for-cognitive-care-219344-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/the-interplay-of-key-proteins-in-alzheimers-disease-and-potential-therapies-219261-1.htm A groundbreaking review article in iBrain Medicine/i (Genomic Press, New York) takes a closer look at how bCD2-associated protein/b (CD2AP) plays ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/the-interplay-of-key-proteins-in-alzheimers-disease-and-potential-therapies-219261-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/is-south-korea-facing-an-alzheimers-epidemic-219236-1.htm Nearly 10% of South Korea's elderly population is battling medlinkAlzheimer's disease/medlink (!--ref1--), with dementia cases expected to surpass ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/is-south-korea-facing-an-alzheimers-epidemic-219236-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/bioenergetic-age-the-new-indicator-for-alzheimers-risk-219213-1.htm A person's b"bioenergetic age,"/b which reflects bhow efficiently their cells produce energy/b, could be a crucial factor in determining their ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/bioenergetic-age-the-new-indicator-for-alzheimers-risk-219213-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/throat-microbiome-a-new-indicator-of-health-decline-in-older-adults-219112-1.htm A potential health marker for older adults in long-term aged care facilities has been identified in recent research by Flinders University (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/throat-microbiome-a-new-indicator-of-health-decline-in-older-adults-219112-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/stronger-today-steadier-tomorrow-prevent-falls-with-strong-foundations-219047-1.htm 'Strong Foundations,' a digital program designed to prevent falls in older adults, has shown promising results, according to researchers at the University of California San Diego.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/stronger-today-steadier-tomorrow-prevent-falls-with-strong-foundations-219047-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/ostress-success-effective-stress-management-for-senior-218816-1.htm O'stress, a six-week medlinkstress management/medlink program, was found to have positive impacts on participants' mental health by a Canadian research team studying stress resilience in seniors.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/ostress-success-effective-stress-management-for-senior-218816-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/the-effects-of-societal-inequality-on-brain-aging-and-dementia-218461-1.htm Researchers from Trinity College Dublin, in collaboration with international partners, have investigated whether societal inequality impacts medlinkbrain health/medlink.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/the-effects-of-societal-inequality-on-brain-aging-and-dementia-218461-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/seniors-rejoice-antibiotics-wont-lead-to-dementia-218353-1.htm Antibiotics are not linked to a higher risk of cognitive impairment or medlinkdementia/medlink in healthy older adults, according to a study published ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/seniors-rejoice-antibiotics-wont-lead-to-dementia-218353-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/smart-ways-to-prevent-delirium-in-older-surgery-patients-218275-1.htm Delirium and cognitive decline are common after anesthesia and surgery in older adults. Evidence-based strategies to reduce the risk of postoperative ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/smart-ways-to-prevent-delirium-in-older-surgery-patients-218275-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-reminders-make-a-difference-in-older-adults-217741-1.htm Setting reminders can help elderly people overcome memory issues. A new study from University of Texas (UT) Arlington has addressed the cognitive challenges faced by older adults (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-reminders-make-a-difference-in-older-adults-217741-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-happy-relationships-lower-stress-hormones-in-older-adults-217706-1.htm Having a happy life with your partner improves your mood and helps you manage stress, especially when you get old (!--ref1--). New research from the ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-happy-relationships-lower-stress-hormones-in-older-adults-217706-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/loneliness-epidemic-3600-died-alone-at-home-in-s-korea-last-year-217665-1.htm Over 3,600 people were found dead alone in their homes in South Korea last year, new data revealed. Middle-aged and elderly men made up more than half of these tragic cases.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/loneliness-epidemic-3600-died-alone-at-home-in-s-korea-last-year-217665-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/brain-endurance-training-a-key-to-healthier-aging-217565-1.htm Brain endurance training (BET) is an exercise that combines cognitive and physical training made for athletes (!--ref1--). A new study from the Universities ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/brain-endurance-training-a-key-to-healthier-aging-217565-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/south-koreas-aging-population-nearly-20-now-aged-65-217422-1.htm South Korea's rapidly aging population has reached a significant milestone, with nearly 20% of its citizens now over 65. h2South Korea's Aging Crisis: ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/south-koreas-aging-population-nearly-20-now-aged-65-217422-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/attention-seniors-boost-your-resilience-for-better-health-and-longevity-217129-1.htm Being able to handle and adapt to life's challenges in older age is associated with a lower risk of death, suggests a large nationally representative ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/attention-seniors-boost-your-resilience-for-better-health-and-longevity-217129-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/forget-the-phone-in-person-visits-can-vanish-loneliness-in-older-people-217073-1.htm Feeling Solo? In-person visits can chase away loneliness in older people, suggests a new study. In-person contact can reduce medlinkloneliness/medlink in older people.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/forget-the-phone-in-person-visits-can-vanish-loneliness-in-older-people-217073-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-interprofessional-training-shapes-quality-of-geriatric-care-217011-1.htm Collaboration is paramount in providing high-quality geriatric care. USC's Interprofessional Education and Collaboration for Geriatrics (IECG) program ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-interprofessional-training-shapes-quality-of-geriatric-care-217011-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/general-exercise-vs-yoga-which-is-more-effective-for-treating-bladder-leakage-217008-1.htm Regular muscle strengthening medlinkexercises/medlink are as good as pelvic floor yoga in reducing urinary incontinence (UI) in older women, suggests a new study.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/general-exercise-vs-yoga-which-is-more-effective-for-treating-bladder-leakage-217008-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/sensory-impairments-in-older-adults-to-increased-loneliness-216938-1.htm Nearly 94% of U.S. adults experience a decline in their senses as they age, often squinting at screens, craving stronger flavors, and struggling to hear conversations.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/sensory-impairments-in-older-adults-to-increased-loneliness-216938-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/is-dialysis-a-blessing-or-burden-for-older-adults-with-kidney-failure-216898-1.htm Dialysis is not a viable option for treating medlinkkidney failure/medlink in some older adults, suggests a new study. A new research examines whether ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/is-dialysis-a-blessing-or-burden-for-older-adults-with-kidney-failure-216898-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/older-adults-are-interested-in-deprescribing-medications-216571-1.htm As patients get older (age 50 to 80), deprescribing one or more medications becomes more common. Many older adults with heart problems or medlinkdiabetes/medlink ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/older-adults-are-interested-in-deprescribing-medications-216571-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/the-grandchild-effect-nurturing-minds-in-older-adults-216308-1.htm New study examines the long-term associations between caregiving for grandchildren and medlinkcognitive functioning/medlink, as well as the variability in these relationships (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/the-grandchild-effect-nurturing-minds-in-older-adults-216308-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/healthy-lifestyle-and-centenarian-longevity-216133-1.htm New research suggests that making healthy choices can improve your chances of living a long life, even if you're already in your eighties. A team led by Yaqi Li, Ph.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/healthy-lifestyle-and-centenarian-longevity-216133-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/when-sleep-turns-sour-sleep-apnea-raises-hospital-risks-for-seniors-215931-1.htm medlinkSleep apnea/medlink is linked to a higher likelihood of future healthcare utilization, including hospitalizations, among older adults (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/when-sleep-turns-sour-sleep-apnea-raises-hospital-risks-for-seniors-215931-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/1-in-5-indian-seniors-exhibit-mild-neurocognitive-disorder-signs-215007-1.htm Nearly 20% of Indian adults aged 60 and above exhibit mild neurocognitive disorder, as per a study. With around 138 million adults in this age group, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/1-in-5-indian-seniors-exhibit-mild-neurocognitive-disorder-signs-215007-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/does-a-new-migraine-diagnosis-triple-crash-risk-in-elderly-214664-1.htm Elderly drivers diagnosed with migraines recently face a threefold higher risk of being involved in a motor vehicle crash, stated University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus researchers.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/does-a-new-migraine-diagnosis-triple-crash-risk-in-elderly-214664-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/high-thyroid-hormones-linked-to-cognitive-disorders-214369-1.htm In older adults, the amalgamation of endogenous and exogenous thyrotoxicosis (excess thyroid hormone levels) was correlated with a 39% elevated risk of ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/high-thyroid-hormones-linked-to-cognitive-disorders-214369-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/alarming-rates-of-suicidal-ideation-among-elderly-transgenders-214254-1.htm medlinkTransgender/medlink adults aged 50 years or older in the United States face a significantly increased risk of considering suicide because of ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/alarming-rates-of-suicidal-ideation-among-elderly-transgenders-214254-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/is-improved-deep-sleep-the-key-to-dementia-prevention-214050-1.htm A study indicates that even a minimal yearly decrease of one percent in deep sleep for individuals aged over 60 leads to a 27% higher risk of dementia.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/is-improved-deep-sleep-the-key-to-dementia-prevention-214050-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cognitive-benefits-for-older-adults-through-golf-and-walking-213999-1.htm Among older individuals, engaging in a single 18-hole golf round or covering 6 km through either Nordic walking or regular walking can notably enhance immediate cognitive function.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cognitive-benefits-for-older-adults-through-golf-and-walking-213999-1.htm