Aging
A federal program helps older people get jobs, but the Trump administration wants to get rid of it
A federal program helps older people get jobs, but the Trump administration wants to get rid of it The Trump administration plans to eliminate the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), a federal program that helps low-income and unemployed adults over 55 find jobs, due to its failure to move older workers into unsubsidized employment. […]
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Older Americans are using AI − study shows how and what they think of it
Older Americans are using AI − study shows how and what they think of it A study conducted by researchers found that older Americans are using AI technologies, with 55% of those over 50 years old having used some type of AI technology. The majority of older adults use voice assistants like Amazon’s Alexa or […]
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Tiny changes in the heart may cut irregular heartbeat risk
Tiny changes in the heart may cut irregular heartbeat risk Researchers have discovered that microscopic structural changes in heart cells, specifically the narrowing of the perinexus gap between cells, may help reduce arrhythmia risk with age. The study found that as we get older, cardiac cells become bigger and the body compensates by making electrical […]
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Older adults with dementia misjudge their financial skills – which may make them more vulnerable to fraud, new research finds
Older adults with dementia misjudge their financial skills – which may make them more vulnerable to fraud, new research finds Older adults with dementia often misjudge their financial skills, making them more vulnerable to fraud. A recent study found that people without dementia are generally aware of their financial abilities and this awareness improves over […]
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Chronic stress contributes to cognitive decline and dementia risk – 2 healthy-aging experts explain what you can do about it
Chronic stress contributes to cognitive decline and dementia risk – 2 healthy-aging experts explain what you can do about it Chronic stress is linked to cognitive decline and dementia risk, with a recent study finding that 42% of Americans may develop dementia between ages 55-95. Stressful events and social isolation can exacerbate cognitive aging, making […]
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1 in 5 people with dementia get no care
1 in 5 people with dementia get no care 1 in 5 people living with dementia globally receive no care or assistance with daily living tasks, regardless of their country’s wealth or development status. The lack of care has persisted for years, and its consequences are severe, including increased risk of emergency room visits, nursing […]
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Bird brain discovery could lead to earlier Alzheimer’s diagnoses
Bird brain discovery could lead to earlier Alzheimer’s diagnoses Researchers studying the brains of songbirds have found that aging alters the gene expressions that control the birds’ song. The finding could lead to earlier diagnoses and better treatments for human neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, which are known to hinder vocal […]
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