Sensory status. A majority of older adults have visual and hearing impairments that can often be improved with corrective devices. 2 Given the vital roles of vision and hearing in communication and ...

Objective To identify the optimal dose and type of physical activity to improve functional capacity and reduce adverse events in acutely hospitalised older adults. Design Systematic review and ...

The tools used to assess physical activity levels in older adults must be updated so people can get optimal care, according to authors of a new report. Getting enough physical activity is essential to ...

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers evaluated the association between sleep patterns and age-associated cognitive alterations among older adults. Amyloid ...

A recent BMC Public Health study determines the impact of nutrient deficiencies on mortality risk in older adults with hypertension. Study: Nutrient deficiency patterns and all-cause and ...