Tag: Seniors
Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Higher Likelihood of Lost Independence Among Seniors
Findings show strongest associations for traffic-related air pollution
1999 to Mid-2000s Saw Increase in Seniors Using Prescription Meds
Polypharmacy increased, peaking at 43.0 percent in 2017 to March 2020; hyperpolypharmacy increased during 1999-2000 to 2007-2008
Experiencing Gratitude Tied to Longevity in Older Women
Higher levels of gratitude tied to 9 percent reduction in all-cause mortality and 15 percent reduction in cardiovascular death
In-Office Test Can Predict Likelihood of Seniors Passing On-Road Driving Test
Authors say Fit2Drive provides the clinician with useful, objective evidence to inform driving decisions
CDC Strengthens RSV Vaccine Advice for Those Over 75
Medically Advised Aspirin Use Lower in 2021 Than 2012 to 2017
29.7 percent of those aged 60 years or older reported primary prevention use in 2021, with 5.2 percent using without medical advice
Healthy Lifestyle Benefits Even Those in Their 80s
Greater healthy lifestyle increases the odds of reaching 100 years of age by 60 percent
2017 to 2022 Saw Rise in Cannabis-Related Disorder Encounters in Seniors
Greatest rates seen in states or territories with both adult and medical use legalization
Midlife Inflammation Tied to Slowing of Gait Speed in Later Life
Findings even among otherwise healthy adults and regardless of race or socioeconomic disadvantage
Positive Family Relationships May Protect Against Pain in Older Adults
Parent-child strain may contribute to risk of new pain over time
