Each year, one of every three people over age 65 suffers a fall, resulting in nearly 16,000 deaths. Falls in the elderly cause 1.8 million emergency room visits and 433,000 hospitalizations for injuries such as bruises, fractures and head trauma. Dr. Anita Chopra, a UMDNJ geriatrician, can discuss newly published research on falls as well as ways to protect the elderly from injuries caused by falls.
According to a new study from researchers at Duke University, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures performed in older patients with osteoarthritis of the knee result in long-term, significant improvement of physical functioning and motor skills when compared to patients who do not receive TKA.
U.S. seniors performed significantly better than their counterparts in England on standard tests of memory and cognitive function, according to a new study.
Middle-aged women who had migraine headaches with aura (sensory disturbances, such as with vision, balance or speech) had a higher prevalence of brain lesions when they were older, compared to individuals without similar types of headaches, according to a study in the June 24 issue of JAMA.
Depression in older adults too often goes unrecognized and untreated, resulting in untold misery, worsening of medical illness, and early death. A new study has identified one important remedy: Adding a trained depression care manager to primary care practices can increase the number of patients receiving treatment, lead to a higher remission rate of depression, and reduce suicidal thoughts.
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers Senior Housing Locator, powered by SNAPforSeniors, will assist members in national search for housing providers and support long-distance caregivers.
Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found that less frequent participation in social activities is associated with a more rapid decline in motor function in the elderly. The data raise the possibility that motor decline can be slowed, and its adverse health consequences possibly delayed, by supporting social engagement -- a relatively low-cost solution to a large public health problem.
Orthopaedic surgeons offer safety tips for outdoor exercise.
Jeffrey Lafferman, MD is a geriatric psychiatrist who specializes in outpatient and inpatient services.
A team of UNC researchers has proven that a key protein called p16INK4a is present in human blood and is strongly correlated both with chronological age and with certain behaviors such as tobacco use and physical inactivity, which are known to accelerate the aging process.
A recent study by researchers from the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center shows that possessing a greater purpose in life decreases the risk of death among community-dwelling older persons.
Frail elderly women with unexplained weight loss may benefit from supplementation with the body's appetite-stimulating hormone, ghrelin, or with similar agents, according to a new study. Results of the study, which was funded partially by the National Institutes of Health, were presented at The Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
In the past decade, the concept of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) has provided a way of identifying people at elevated risk of developing Alzheimer disease. MCI has been difficult to put in practice at times, but all the same has opened a window of opportunity for early detection, intervention, and some clinical trials. At the 7th Annual MCI Symposium, held 27-28 March in downtown Miami, Florida, 24 speakers covered the waterfront on this topic.
Researchers at The Wistar Institute have defined a key target of an evolutionarily conserved protein that regulates the process of aging. The study provides fundamental knowledge about key mechanisms of aging that could point toward new anti-aging strategies and cancer therapies.
Oxidative stress has been linked to aging, cancer and other diseases in humans. Paradoxically, researchers have suggested that small exposure to oxidative conditions may actually offer protection from acute doses. Now, scientists at the University of California, San Diego, have discovered the gene responsible for this effect.
Dr. Stephen Scheinthal, F.A.C.N., a geriatric psychiatrist and associate director of the UMDNJ-New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging (NJISA), is available to discuss the importance of maintaining an active and productive lifestyle as an older adult, in recognition of Older Americans' Mental Health Week, May 24-30.
Older drivers may be less cautious when driving at night under brighter road conditions, according to a new study released today by Canadian researchers.
Researchers from Dalhousie, McMaster, and McGill universities are leading a new study will increase the understanding of common health problems affecting seniors in one of the most comprehensive studies on aging ever undertaken.
Elder abuse has devastating consequences, yet is rarely recognized as a national social issue. A 15-second elder abuse information piece, featuring actor William Mapother of TV's "Lost", now airing in movie theaters nationwide, is poised to raise awareness. This is the first time a single, uniform message on elder abuse will be released nationally.
An estimated 35 percent of U.S. adults age 40 and older have vestibular dysfunction (inner ear balance disorders), and those who do may have a higher risk of falling, according to a report in the May 25 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
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