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- Dr. Alison A. Moore Appointed President of American Geriatrics Society During 2026 Virtual Scientific Meeting
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Medical News
The American Geriatrics Society has named Dr. Alison A. Moore as its new President, effective during the organization's 2026 annual meeting held in late April. A distinguished expe...
- Apixaban Outperforms Warfarin in Reducing Home Time Loss for Older Adults Following Serious Blood Clots
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Medical News
A study led by the Hebrew SeniorLife Marcus Institute found that older adults treated with apixaban for venous thromboembolism spend more time at home and experience fewer complica...
- Over Seventy Five Percent of Older Adults Utilize Complementary Therapies for Wellness, COSMOS Trial Data Reveals
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Medical News
A large scale investigation by Mass General Brigham researchers indicates that three out of four older adults have engaged in complementary health approaches during their lifetime....
- New Research Reveals Majority of Older Adults Regularly Utilize Complementary Health Approaches
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Healthy Lifestyle
A large-scale study by Mass General Brigham found that 58% of older adults used at least one complementary health approach in the past year, with over 75% reporting use in their li...
- Morning Naps in Seniors Linked to 30% Higher Mortality Risk; Wearable Data Identifies Sleep Timing as New Health Marker
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Healthy Lifestyle
A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that not all naps are created equal for older adults. Using objective actigraphy data from 1,338 participants, researchers disco...
- Lancaster University Study Challenges Digital Exclusion Narrative as Seniors Choose Voluntary Technology Disengagement
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Health
A comprehensive analysis of more than 6,000 adults aged 50 and over reveals that cognitive ability and socioeconomic status, rather than functional decline, are the primary drivers...
- Major European Longitudinal Study Suggests Loneliness Impacts Initial Memory Performance But Not Long-Term Mental Decline
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Section: Mental Health
A seven-year analysis of over 10,000 older adults across Europe indicates that while loneliness is linked to lower baseline memory scores, it does not accelerate the speed of cogni...
- Long-Term Opioid Prescriptions Decline in U.S. While Safety Risks Surge for Aging Patient Population
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Medical News
A study published in JAMA tracking U.S. opioid trends from 2015 to 2023 reveals a significant decrease in long-term prescriptions due to national stewardship efforts. However, appr...
- New NYU Study Identifies Lower Heat Risk Thresholds for Vulnerable Older Adults in Urban Environments
Published: Mar 23, 2026
Section: Health
Research from NYU Grossman School of Medicine reveals that heat-related emergency admissions for vulnerable seniors spike at a heat index of 90°F, significantly lower than the curr...
- New NYU Study Finds Vulnerable Older Adults Face Severe Health Risks at Heat Thresholds Lower Than Municipal Alerts
Published: Mar 23, 2026
Section: Health
Researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine have identified that heat-related emergency department visits among vulnerable seniors spike at 90°F, five degrees lower than New Y...
- New York researchers identify 90 degree threshold as critical risk for heat stroke in vulnerable older adults
Published: Mar 21, 2026
Section: Health
A study by NYU Grossman School of Medicine reveals that older adults in underserved communities face significantly higher risks of heat-related illness at temperatures lower than c...
- University of Michigan Poll Reveals Significant Financial and Support Gaps for Older American Caregivers
Published: Mar 19, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A new national poll finds that one-third of Americans over age 50 provide regular care for others, yet many lack a personal safety net or awareness of professional support services...