A former slave learns to read and write. But just how old is too old to learn? The post One Is Never Too Old (1938) appeared first on Useless Information.| Useless Information
Less than half of respondents age 65 years and above polled in 2023 said they had at least an average number of friends, compared with 72.2% in 2018.| The Japan Times
We all harbor hopes of living to old age, of winding down and looking back on a life well lived while we still have some living yet to do. The secrets to pushing the mortal ... The post 101-year-old woman reveals the four key things she does every day appeared first on Newsner English.| Newsner English
Today is United Nations International Day of Older Persons, observed under the theme “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights”. It’s a day…| Rewriting social care
10 Million Elderly Women HRT Study: Does HRT Benefit the Elderly? by Jeffrey Dach MD I frequently get this question on HRT for the elderly: What about HRT for women older than 65? Is there a benefit? And what is … Continue reading → The post 10 Million Women Study: Does HRT Benefit the Elderly? appeared first on Jeffrey Dach MD.| Jeffrey Dach MD
Hi, all: This is a non-fiction book by a well-known, although new to me, writer. I had to check it out when I read the title. Stupid Things I Won’t Do When I Get Old: A Highly Judgmental, Unapologetically Honest Accounting of All the Things Our Elders Are Doing Wrong by Steven Petrow For fans […]| Just Olga
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning. According to BrightFocus, more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and unless scientists can unlock the secrets of this disease, the number of cases is expected to triple by the year 2050. Each year on September…| America's Charities
‘What is the greatest economic risk facing the world today?’ This question has been one of many posed in recent investment seminars I have attended. The| Progeny
Prebiotics have been widely researched in the context of gastrointestinal conditions and might hold potential to influence cognition outcomes by modulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis. A new randomised controlled trial in individuals aged over 60s showed that a prebiotic blend (inulin and fructo-oligosaccharides) is well tolerated and may improve cognition compared with a placebo. The post A prebiotic blend may improve cognition in healthy older adults appeared first on Gut Microbiota for H...| Gut Microbiota for Health
The growing number of elderly persons experiencing homelessness requires an extensive overhaul of the welfare systems originally designed to assist houseless individuals. Elderly persons are more likely to need medical assistance, supportive housing, and disability assistance, services that the U.S. government is straining to accommodate.| Social Welfare History Project
Madelena Eifert holds a Masters in Public Health (M.P.H.) with a focus on epidemiological methods and research.| Social Welfare History Project
I know at least 15 items older people want for survival. Please remember your family members living alone or who are in a care center.| Food Storage Moms
Trying to stay healthy into old age is a better goal than attempting to live as long as possible.| www.nytimes.com
Now you need not die again, but still I wish you were here—Katherine Anne Porter, Pale Horse, Pale Rider My nephew is writing a book, he says, about Martin Luther King, Jr. “Now why would you do that?” I asked him. “Pick a topic without so much competition. Who’s going to read your book?” Ask| The Cincinnati Review - Publishing great literature and art since 2003
A thorough grasp of elderly loved ones requirements, preferences, and available solutions is necessary to make sense of their decisions.| Mom With Five
I recently purchased an Mcombo 7040 Lift Chair for my elderly grandfather. Prior to purchasing the chair my Grandfather had some questions so I figured I would have a look at the manual for answers. Surprised that I couldn’t find one, I thought I’d share it here along with my thoughts about the chair.| Chris Bergerons Tech Blog
