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England study: many elderly COVID-19 deaths occurred well before end of life
health6 days ago

England study: many elderly COVID-19 deaths occurred well before end of life

A UK analysis of nearly 16 million English adults aged 65+ found that about 28% of those who died from COVID-19 in the first 2.5 years would likely have lived at least five more years if they had not contracted the virus, while roughly 23.5% would not have survived more than a year; overall, life expectancy for those who died was reduced by about four to five years. The study, which used linked health data and accounted for vaccination status and pandemic waves, argues that many older COVID-19 decedents were not near death before infection and highlights real-time mortality-displacement modeling for future pandemics.

via CIDRAP|
#covid-19#elderly#health
Pneumonia Hits Seniors Hard—What Raises Risk and How to Protect Them
health12 days ago

Pneumonia Hits Seniors Hard—What Raises Risk and How to Protect Them

Pneumonia is a leading cause of hospitalization, with adults 65 and older about 10 times more likely to be hospitalized and severe cases carrying mortality up to around 20%. The danger comes from both the infecting pathogen and an aging, often multi‑ill, immune system. Vaccines (flu, pneumococcal, COVID‑19, RSV) and managing chronic conditions can reduce risk, while lifestyle choices (hydration, nutrition, exercise, avoiding smoking) and general infection control (hand hygiene, staying home when sick, masking around vulnerable people) also help protect older adults.

via HuffPost|
#elderly#health#immune-system
Less Effort, More Gains: The Case for Eccentric Exercise
science15 days ago

Less Effort, More Gains: The Case for Eccentric Exercise

Eccentric exercise—training muscles as they lengthen under load—can boost strength and fitness with less effort and without gym equipment (think stair descent or squats). While DOMS can occur, gradual progression minimizes soreness, making this approach practical for many people, including older adults and those with limited time or health constraints. Studies show benefits such as improved heart rate, blood pressure, strength, balance, and cardiovascular health, supporting eccentric training as a smarter, accessible workout option.

via ScienceAlert|
#delayed-onset-muscle-soreness#eccentric-exercise#elderly
Granborghini: UK seniors get turbocharged joyrides to beat loneliness
inspiring26 days ago

Granborghini: UK seniors get turbocharged joyrides to beat loneliness

An English charity called Granborghini pairs UK seniors with supercar owners for joyrides to combat loneliness. Founded by Mark Cody after his grandmother's death, it recruits volunteers like Betty Tynan to organize outings, with support from supercar owners such as McLaren. Participants report feeling like rock stars and years younger after the rides, illustrating how a bold, feel‑good approach can address social isolation among retirees.

via Good News Network|
#charity#elderly#granborghini
98 and unstoppable: a nine-move mobility routine keeps her mobile
health-and-fitness29 days ago

98 and unstoppable: a nine-move mobility routine keeps her mobile

At 98, Ilse trains four days a week and follows a nine-move mobility routine to boost strength, balance and safe daily movement after hip surgery. The exercises—sit-to-stand progressions, band-resisted moves, balance work, floor transfers, and glute-focused bridges—are designed for functional independence, with experts stressing multi-direction movement to aid recovery. Her life story—from Kindertransport survivor to active advocate—proves it's never too late to move.

via Women's Health|
#balance#elderly#fitness
Low Red Blood Cell Count Raises Dementia Risk by 66% in Seniors
health1 month ago

Low Red Blood Cell Count Raises Dementia Risk by 66% in Seniors

A Swedish study found anemia in adults over 65 is linked to a 66% higher risk of developing dementia, with anemia also associated with Alzheimer’s biomarkers like p-tau217. The findings suggest reduced brain oxygen could contribute to neurodegeneration, but it’s unclear if treating anemia lowers dementia risk. Anemia is common and treatable via diet and medical guidance, and doctors may consider more proactive management, especially since participants averaged about 72 years old.

via New York Post|
#alzheimers-disease#anemia#dementia
French widow, 86, returns home after ICE detention
world1 month ago

French widow, 86, returns home after ICE detention

An 86-year-old French widow, Marie-Thérèse Ross, was detained by U.S. ICE in Alabama for overstaying a 90-day visa and held in a Louisiana facility; amid an inheritance dispute involving her late husband’s children and concerns about her health, she flew back to France with French officials confirming her return and criticism from the family who said she was treated like a criminal.

via The Guardian|
#detention#elderly#france
Heatwaves already push seniors past deadly thresholds, new study finds
climate1 month ago

Heatwaves already push seniors past deadly thresholds, new study finds

A Nature Communications study re-examined six extreme heatwaves from 2003–2024 and found that when accounting for humidity, the body’s cooling ability, and age, these events contained non-survivable periods for people over 65, even without reaching the previously assumed 35 C wet-bulb limit. The findings suggest current heat risks are higher than earlier estimates and that heat-related deaths may be underreported, underscoring the need for stronger adaptation in hot and humid regions.

via The Guardian|
#climate#elderly#extreme-heat
health-and-medicine1 month ago

Cooking at Home Weekly Linked to 30% Lower Dementia Risk in Seniors, Japanese Study Finds

A six-year study of 10,978 Japanese adults aged 65+ found that those who cooked at least one home-cooked meal per week had about a 30% lower risk of developing dementia, with up to a 70% reduction for participants with fewer cooking skills, suggesting cognitive stimulation from cooking may help protect against cognitive decline.

via Ground News|
#cognitive-health#dementia#elderly
GLP-1 Diabetes Drugs May Elevate Fracture Risk in Older Adults
health2 months ago

GLP-1 Diabetes Drugs May Elevate Fracture Risk in Older Adults

New observational studies suggest GLP-1 medications used for Type 2 diabetes and obesity (e.g., Ozempic, Wegovy) may be linked to higher fracture risk in adults 65+, with increases in fragility fractures, osteoporosis, and gout signals. One study of about 46,000 seniors over ~3 years found an 11% higher fracture risk; another analysis reported a 29% higher osteoporosis risk over five years among GLP-1 users with obesity/diabetes. Causation isn’t established; rapid weight loss and nutritional changes may contribute to bone loss. Experts urge pre‑treatment bone-density screening and strategies to protect bone health, while noting GLP-1 benefits when used under medical supervision.

via Fox News|
#bone-health#diabetes#elderly
Minnesota lawmakers push ban on crypto ATMs after elder fraud surge
policy2 months ago

Minnesota lawmakers push ban on crypto ATMs after elder fraud surge

Minnesota lawmakers, with law enforcement and the Department of Commerce, introduced HF3642 to ban crypto ATMs that accept cash and debit cards after 70 fraud complaints totaling more than $540,000 in 2025, including a case where an elderly resident reportedly gave half her monthly income to scammers; supporters say refunds are limited (about 48% of complaints) and fraud remains a problem, while crypto platforms argue existing safeguards should suffice.

via Mashable|
#crypto-atms#elderly#fraud
Meat and Longevity in Old Age: A Nuanced Path to 100
health2 months ago

Meat and Longevity in Old Age: A Nuanced Path to 100

A China-based longitudinal study of more than 5,000 adults aged 80+ followed since 1998 finds that skipping meat is linked to lower odds of reaching 100, but mainly among underweight individuals. Among those with healthy weight, non-meat diets show no reduced chance of becoming a centenarian, and those who include fish, dairy, or eggs have similar odds to meat-eaters. The findings underscore that nutrition in very old age should prioritize muscle maintenance and nutrient-dense foods, with modest animal-source foods possibly helping prevent undernutrition and frailty.

via Money Talks News|
#aging#elderly#health