Articles for Tag: "elderly"

Alzheimer’s possibly decreasing in the U.S. 
Alzheimer’s possibly decreasing in the U.S.
Cardiovascular health and higher education may help prevent this cognitive disease, according to a new study.
Questioning gun ownership for older adults 
Questioning gun ownership for older adults
A new study raises questions about dangers among the senior population.
Hearing loss effects on mood 
Hearing loss effects on mood
Find out why experts say hearing loss is linked to personality changes in the elderly population.
Exercise: Better late than never 
Exercise: Better late than never
Adults 65 years of age and older still benefit from starting an exercise regime, a new study says.
“Brain training” benefits seniors years later 
“Brain training” benefits seniors years later
Brief mental training sessions help older adults prevent declines in daily function a decade later, according to a new study.
Still able to drive over age 65?  Featured
Still able to drive over age 65?
An expert explains the warning signs that indicate seniors may need to give up their keys.
Slowing down dementia 
Slowing down dementia
A new review suggests that regular exercise can actually slow cognitive decline.