senior citizens
07/24/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Rate of suicide among the elderly is up, mainly due to disease: Here are 4 tips to help those at risk
Suicide rates among older Americans have reached a disturbing peak. According to Drs. Namkee G. Choi and Diana M. DiNitto, both social work professors at The University of Texas at Austin, more people aged 50 and above have died by suicide than young people. Speaking in a press release, Choi remarked: “Many people may not […]
12/15/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Researchers find just 7 minutes of exercise a day can prevent loss of mobility in the elderly
Seven minutes may not seem like much, yet it can mean a world of difference to the elderly. According to a study led by University of Florida researchers, seven minutes of exercise a day – or 48 minutes of exercise a week – can enhance the physical function of senior citizens. More than that, a mere […]
12/07/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Being polite to the elderly is bad for their health; they need to stand up, walk further, carry their own packages, expert claims
Are you doing senior citizens more harm than good by offering them your seat on the bus? According to one Oxford professor, you most definitely are. Instead of giving a seat to the elderly, you should be encouraging them to stand up and become more physically active, claimed Sir Muir Gray, clinical adviser to Public […]
10/20/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Poor sleep is NOT just part of growing older: Experts encourage non-medical intervention
Although one-third of older Americans take prescription sleep medication, the majority don’t discuss their sleep problems with their healthcare providers. This shocking finding comes from the most recent National Poll on Healthy Aging, conducted by the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation. Around 1,065 older adults between the ages of 65 and […]
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