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Overprescribing can take a toll on older people's health and independence—here's what can be done
Around 8 million people in the U.K. take five or more medications each day (known as polypharmacy), with a further 2 million people taking 10 or more prescription drugs daily. Most people who take multiple medications each ...
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Community gathering places linked to lower long-term care costs
Community gathering places are intended to support exercise and social participation for all residents, regardless of functional decline. They provide a foundation for mutual support and serve as a preventive care strategy ...
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In a culture obsessed with staying young, we ignore the many benefits of aging
Every morning, millions of people wake up hoping to look, think and feel younger than they did yesterday.
Sep 23, 2026
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Dementia caregiving can expose hidden family tensions—but early planning can ease the strain
"Families are messy, aren't they?" a daughter commented during a series of focus groups I ran with caregivers of older adults with memory issues.
Sep 23, 2026
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We asked people with dementia about voluntary assisted dying. Here's what they said
What do Australians with dementia think about voluntary assisted dying? Until recently, no researchers had thought to ask.
Sep 23, 2026
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Pharmacist-led medication review can improve medication use in older adults with cancer
There is a pressing need to optimize medication strategies in older adults with cancer, many of whom take ≥5 medications. A randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Internal Medicine demonstrated that an advisory ...
Sep 23, 2026
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Government-owned aged care homes linked to fewer hospital visits in Australia
Experts have raised concerns about a gradual shift in ownership and management models in Australia's aged care facilities—and the subsequent impact this has on the quality of care and resident health outcomes.
Sep 21, 2026
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Common drugs older adults might be overusing
The scenario often unfolds like this: Medical researchers investigate a frequently used drug and report that it's less effective for older patients than previously thought, or that its risks outweigh its benefits in older ...
Sep 21, 2026
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Dementia survey finds caregivers overwhelmed as one-third provide 70 hours of care
New national survey findings show that while many Australians living with dementia report positive well-being and support from family and friends, the pathway to diagnosis can be complex and support services can be difficult ...
Sep 21, 2026
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One-third of older adults with cognitive disorders are taking prescription drugs that could harm them
Adults 65 and older with cognitive disorders such as dementia are more likely to suffer negative effects from drugs that treat central nervous system conditions, including anxiety, sleep problems and psychosis. This means ...
Sep 20, 2026
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Personalized programs to prevent falls may make no difference
Personalized programs designed to reduce falls in older people may make no difference to how often people fall, according to the most comprehensive research review to date.
Sep 20, 2026
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Australians support voluntary assisted dying, but with clear limits
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that Australians broadly support voluntary assisted dying (VAD) as an end-of-life choice, but most believe access should remain limited to people experiencing terminal ...
Sep 16, 2026
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How South Korea is tackling its super‑aging problem—and what other aging nations can learn from its experience
In December 2024, the share of South Koreans ages 65 and older surpassed 20% for the first time, making it what demographers like us call a "super-aged society." By August 2026, that share had risen further to 22.1%.
Sep 15, 2026
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Giving up the car keys can feel like grief for older Australians
Researchers are urging families to start conversations about driving retirement years before an older person is forced off the road, warning that waiting for a crash or near miss can make the transition harder.
Sep 15, 2026
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Why so few older Americans get counseling—and how it could help
People are living longer, reshaping what it means to grow old. By the late 2060s, an estimated 2.5 billion people worldwide will be 60 or older—more than the number of people who are under 18. The population ages 80 and older ...
Sep 14, 2026
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Where 9/11 responders live may influence frailty, PTSD and depression decades later
Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that environmental conditions where World Trade Center responders live may influence their ...
Sep 11, 2026
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Blocking a protein may reduce buildup of harmful aging cells
A team led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators has identified a protein that may hide aging cells from the body's immune system, allowing them to build up and contribute to age-related health problems.
Sep 10, 2026
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Potentially harmful drug combinations prescribed to older adults identified
A new Ontario-wide study reveals that common medications, from statins to iron supplements, are quietly setting off prescribing cascades that leave older adults unknowingly taking drugs to treat side effects of other drugs.
Sep 10, 2026
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New caregiver resource focuses on quality of life in later stages of dementia
Much of the progress in Alzheimer's disease research in recent years has focused on preventing or slowing the disease in its earliest stages. But for millions of people already living with advanced dementia—and the families ...
Sep 10, 2026
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Ketone supplement trial tests whether it can slow aging in older adults
For Judy Donnelly, participating in a UConn Health research study meant driving from Windham to Farmington, drinking four packets of a supplement each day and undergoing a comprehensive series of tests designed to measure ...
Sep 10, 2026
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From sadness to relief: How families cope with assisted dying grief
New research exploring how people cope when a family member chooses assisted dying highlights the "roller coaster" of emotions they often experience.
Sep 10, 2026
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Six-month community program improves attention and diet scores in older adults
As aging populations drive rising global health care demands, finding scalable ways to prevent cognitive decline has become a public health priority. While intensive clinical trials have shown that multidomain lifestyle interventions ...
Sep 6, 2026
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Systems-level approaches crucial to translating research into aged care practice
Research continues to improve knowledge and understanding, but translating this research into clinical practice remains a challenge.
Sep 4, 2026
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Study highlights fragmented dementia care across health and social care systems
A new University of Liverpool–led study has highlighted widespread fragmentation between health care and social services for people living with dementia and their unpaid caregivers across eight European countries.
Sep 3, 2026
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