Older adults

According to a study, older persons who were infected with COVID-19 have a much greater risk of getting Alzheimer's disease within a year--up to 50% to 80% higher than a control group.

According to a new study, nearly half of all older adults now die with a diagnosis of dementia listed on their medical record, up 36 per cent from two decades ago.

A new study has found that older adults are open to using smart packaging to improve their medication-taking experience.

Socialising with others is important for mental health and wellbeing, and it may help improve cognition, as well -- especially for older adults.

New research has found that time spent alone during the pandemic led to positive effects on well-being across all ages.

The increase of intestinal permeability is linked to factors such as aging, food allergies and intolerances, and unhealthy diets.

Researchers also found that the risk of CV events was highest in the first month of use but then started to trend downward at the 180-day mark and also at one year after use.

Poor sleep and Alzheimer's disease are both associated with cognitive decline, and separating out the effects of each has proven challenging.

Older adults around the world are more willing to donate to charity than younger people, but will prioritise charitable organisations operating within their own country, new research finds.

A new study has found that older adults may benefit from a specific diet called the MIND diet.