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Seniors RSS FeedsImportant And Significant Progress In The Efforts To Discover The Origins Of Age-Related Hearing Loss - Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, accounts for 30 percent of all hearing loss. So, why do some people lose their hearing as they get older but other people can still hear a pin drop? The answer may be in a study released online in the journal Human Molecular Genetics. Advance access is available online at http://hmg.oxfordjournals.org/papbyrecent.dtl....Feed Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com Most Seniors Feel Younger Than Their Chronological Age - Older people tend to feel about 13 years younger than their chronological age. That is one of the findings of a study forthcoming in the Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Science. The researchers analyzed the responses of 516 men and women age 70 and older who participated in the Berlin Aging Study, tracking how their perceptions about age and their satisfaction with aging changed over a six-year period.... Most Seniors Feel Younger Than Their Chronological Age - Older people tend to feel about 13 years younger than their chronological age. That is one of the findings of a study forthcoming in the Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Science. The researchers analyzed the responses of 516 men and women age 70 and older who participated in the Berlin Aging Study, tracking how their perceptions about age and their satisfaction with aging changed over a six-year period.... Automakers Return To Washington To Present New Case To Congress For Loans - Officials from the Big Three automakers -- Ford, General Motors and Chrysler -- on Tuesday will submit to lawmakers their proposals to use requested federal money to ensure long-term viability of their companies, including money for upcoming payments for retirees' health care, the ... St. Paul Pioneer Press Examines Antipsychotic Drug Use Among Minnesota Nursing Home Residents - The St. Paul Pioneer Press on Saturday as part of an ongoing series about long-term care in Minnesota examined the controversy over the use of antipsychotics among nursing home residents with dementia.... Studies Evaluate Breast Cancer Outcomes In Older Patients, Women With Breast Augmentations - The following summarizes news coverage of two recent studies on breast cancer treatment.~ Older Patients: One in five women ages 65 and older delayed or did not complete their full radiation regimen after breast-conserving surgery, leading to an increased risk of death or recurrence, according to a study published online Monday in Cancer, the ... HSE Reminds Health And Social Care Organisations To Conduct Risk Assessments After A 90-yr Old Lady Dies, UK - The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning health and social care employers to ensure that risk assessments are carried out to determine the suitability of equipment used in everyday tasks. The warning follows an incident that occurred on 25th March 2006 in the Elderly Directorate of Moseley Hall Hospital.... Joppel's Online Tool Makes Choosing Medicare Plans Easier For Seniors - Joppel Corp. announced today the launch of its powerful Medicare-plan search tool for consumers. The Web-based application, available at Joppel.com, is a free tool designed to search Medicare Advantage, Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) and Medicare Supplement (Medigap) health plans simultaneously from all insurance carriers to match consumers to the plan that fits their coverage needs.... Universal Access 'A Fantasy' As Over 50s Remain Excluded From Global AIDS Response - The United Nations will fail to meet its target of universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support by 2010 if older people continue to be excluded from global responses to the pandemic, charities HelpAge International and Help the Aged warn on World AIDS Day 2008. The UN's most recent estimates show that some 2.8 million people aged 50 and over are living with HIV, equating to 1 in 14 of the total number infected worldwide.... Stairs Need Not Be 'Out Of Bounds' For Those Living Independently, UK - More and more older people are being encouraged and assisted to remain living in their own homes. In doing so, they desire and deserve the full freedom of their home - irrespective of any mobility or physical limitations they may have. However, climbing and descending stairs can be a grave concern, both for these older people and their caregivers, who fear the risk and consequence of an unnecessary fall.... Study Suggests Antioxidants Are Unlikely To Prevent Aging - Diets and beauty products which claim to have anti-oxidant properties are unlikely to prevent ageing, according to research funded by the Wellcome Trust. Researchers at the Institute of Healthy Ageing at UCL (University College London) say this is because a key fifty year old theory about the causes of ageing is wrong.... Aging Not Slowed By Antioxidants, Study Rejects 50 Year Old Theory - Research led by scientists in the UK has upturned a 50-year old theory that maintains antioxidants stop or slow aging by counteracting the oxidative stress on cells caused by free radicals, a finding that will undermine claims made by beauty and diet products that promote the anti-aging properties of antioxidants.... Exercise Helps Prevent Age-Related Brain Changes In Older Adults - Older adults who exercise regularly show increased cerebral blood flow and a greater number of small blood vessels in the brain, according to findings presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). The study, conducted at the University of North Carolina (UNC) - Chapel Hill, is the first to compare brain scans of older adults who exercise to brain scans of those who do not.... £2.5 Million Research Project To Improve The Care Of Older People Is Launched At Nottingham University Hospitals, England - A public meeting is being held on Monday 1 December which will mark the launch of a £2.5 million research project at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH), designed to improve the care of older people locally and across the NHS. The research team is made up of doctors, nurses, therapists, academics and voluntary sector workers based at NUH and the University of Nottingham.... Wisconsin A Leader In Pressure Ulcer Initiatives - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announces that health care leaders from across the state have formed the Wisconsin Pressure Ulcer Coalition to help reduce pressure ulcers in Wisconsin's health care industry, including nursing homes and hospitals. A pressure ulcer, also known as a bedsore, is a painful condition that can occur in individuals who are unable to move without assistance.... A Potentially Universal Mechanism Of Aging Identified By Researchers - Like our current financial crisis, the aging process might also be a product of excessive deregulation. Researchers have discovered that DNA damage decreases a cell's ability to regulate which genes are turned on and off in particular settings. This mechanism, which applies both to fungus and to us, might represent a universal culprit for aging.... Older Blacks Appear To Perceive Their Overall Health Differently Than Whites With Same Abilities, Study Indicates - Elderly blacks are more likely than their white counterparts to rate their health as poor, even when they are in good physical health, according to a study in the January issue of the Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences, Reuters reports. Lead researcher Melinda Spencer of the ... Emergency Pendant Proves Its Worth - Aid Call Is A Real Support For Older People Living Independently, UK - Those aged 80 years and over currently constitute for 4.5% of the total population¹ and many of these people are choosing to live in their own homes for longer. Yet, with the risk of falling at home increasing with age, families and friends will be looking for practical assistance that will enable older relatives to live independently. Personal alarms can become a supportive friend, offering assistance at the touch of a button.... Government Must Act To End Winter Death Scandal Amongst Pensioners, UK - Britain's biggest older people's organisation, the National Pensioners Convention (NPC), has called on the government to take immediate action to tackle the rising number of winter deaths amongst the country's elderly.... Australian Study Warns That Workers Caring For Elderly Likely To Leave Industry En Masse Due To Stress - Almost a third of registered aged care nurses are considering quitting in the next year because of job stress, says a new University of Melbourne study. The study, conducted by the Centre for Human Resource Management at the University of Melbourne and the Australian Nursing Federation finds Victoria's registered nurses in Victoria's aged care sector are "emotionally exhausted" and not committed to their workplace.... TAEN Comments On The Government's Response To Dame Carol Black's Recommendations For Improving Health And Work, UK - Commenting on the Government's response to Dame Carol Black's recommendations in her review of the health of the working age population, Chris Ball, Chief Executive of TAEN - The Age and Employment Network, says: "We are encouraged by the Government's positive reaction to Dame Carol's recommendations.... Most Brits Want To Die At Home While The Majority Are Dying In Hospital - A report by The Audit Office informs that most people in the United Kingdom are dying in hospital - even though the majority would prefer to die at home. The Audit Office explains that of the half-a-million people who die each year in England, over 66% are over the age of 75. Most deaths take place in an acute hospital, usually after a period of chronic illness, such as cancer, stroke, heart disease, neurological disease, dementia or heart disease.... New Findings May Hold The Key To Where The Gene Activity Of Youth Goes - New evidence may explain why it is that we lose not only our youthful looks, but also our youthful pattern of gene activity with age. A report in the November 26th issue of the journal Cell, a Cell Press publication, reveals that a protein perhaps best known for its role in the life-extending benefits of a low-calorie diet also maintains the stability of the mammalian genome - the complete set of genetic instructions "written" in DNA.... Statement On Publication Of National Audit Office Report: 'End Of Life Care' - Help The Hospices, UK - Help the Hospices, the leading charity supporting hospice care throughout the UK, welcomes yeasterday's (Wednesday 26 November) publication of the first ever National Audit Office report on care at the end of life, the most in-depth study of its kind to look at this issue. The report follows the publication of the government's first ever End of Life Care Strategy for England, earlier this year.... Website Success Shows Interest In Aged Care - Queensland University Of Technology's School Of Nursing - The success of a nursing website put together by Queensland University of Technology's School of Nursing has shown there are plenty of people interested in the health issues of older people. The site, http://www.workingwitholderpeople.edu.... Credit Card Late Fees: How Much Will It Really Cost You? - As the holiday shopping season gets into high gear, it's important to be careful with credit cards. Credit card late fees have nearly tripled in the past decade as credit ... How Well Does Your Hospital Provide Critical Care? -
If you suffer a heart attack, heart failure or pneumonia, which critical care services are recommended to give you the best chance of recovery? And can you trust your local ... Assisted Living in 20 Years: What Does the Future Hold? -
When baby boomers start thinking about assisted living, it will look a lot different than it does today. A senior housing expert describes how assisted living will change in the ... Most American Communities Not Prepared for Aging Population - Baby boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, are approaching retirement age. The oldest baby boomers turned 60 in 2006, and when the trend peaks in 2030, the number of ... Make the Golden Years Golden with a Companion Animal - Can having a companion animal help older adults feel better and get more enjoyment from life? Absolutely yes, according to a dog lover who shares his views on the health ... 10 Ways Communities Can Prepare for the Aging Population Boom - The United States will experience an aging population boom as baby boomers reach retirement. In fact, the number of adults over age 65 is expected to double between 2000 and ... 4 Best Exercises for Older Adults - Being active helps to keep your body and mind at their best, and a balanced exercise program offers the best all-around benefits. These four best exercises for older adults are ... How to Stay Warm and Healthy in Winter -
Cold drafts can make it hard to stay warm in winter. They can also cost you hundreds of dollars and compromise your health. These tips will help you stay warm, ... 6 RV Travel Tips for Beginner and Seasoned RV Enthusiasts - When the weather gets cold, many people dream of traveling to a warmer climate, and RV travel is a comfortable way to go. Whether you are planning your first RV ... Electronic Medical Records: Coming Soon to a Computer Near You -
In the near future, every American will have electronic medical records that healthcare providers can access online. Here are the advantages of storing medical records online, plus recommendations for online ... Copyright © 2008, The Complete Cat. All Rights Reserved. |