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Topic- Gerontology
Education plus intergenerational contact reduce ageism
Active-aging organizations are aware that ageist attitudes not only limit opportunities for their constituents, but can also lead to negative self-stereotyping, worsening health and reduced lifespans.
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Vision impairment tied to anxiety, depression in older adults
A study of five years' worth of data from more than 7,500 Medicare beneficiaries (ages 65 - 74 at baseline) found that those with vision impairment were significantly more likely to experience symptoms of depression and anxiety than those without.
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WHO highlights healthy lifestyle to reduce dementia risk
People can reduce their risk of dementia by getting regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Obese older adults face fewer years of fully functional life
A study of 3,452 Singaporeans ages 60 and older showed that those with a higher body mass index (BMI) might have the same number of remaining years of life compared to those with a lower BMI, but spend fewer of those years in good health.
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Dehydration tests unreliable for very old
Standard tests used to identify dehydration are not working for older people living in care homes (which include the equivalent of assisted living and/or nursing homes in the US and Canada), according to researchers from the University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK.
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Older adults feel younger when they feel in control
Believing that your daily efforts can result in the outcomes you desire is associated with feeling younger, according to a study that included 116 adults ages 60 to 90.
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