Elderly
Ben-Gurion University study finds step speed may predict longevity in older adults -study
While medical care usually measures life expectancy through chronological age or the number of chronic illnesses, physical indicators like walking speed seem to be strong indicators of health.
'Seniorland': Growing old in the world's largest retirement city - review
Ten years left to live: Cancer-free, but life is not the same as it was - opinion
The massive fraud of the Israeli in Los Angeles
Enhancing life: Smart solutions for seniors' independence
From smart technology to daily aids, here's how innovation is reshaping life for seniors and fostering independence.
Study examines reasons for age-related hearing loss
About one in five people around the world suffer from AHRL, and this number is expected to rise as the global population ages.
Lend a hand: New 'dressing robot' may mimic assistance provided by caregivers
This technology could be significant in the social-care system to allow caregivers to spend less time on practical tasks and more time on the health and mental well-being of individuals.
Does trying to look younger reduce how much ageism older adults face? - study
The findings suggest that clinicians and public health authorities should be cautious about reinforcing beliefs that signs of aging are undesirable.
Talking speed key to understanding brain health, new study suggests
“Our results show that changes in general talking speed may reflect changes in the brain,” noted lead author Dr. Jed Meltzer at Baycrest, a global leader in aging and brain health.
Elderly are not helped by exercise apps analysis shows
Their study was published in the journal Age and Ageing under the title “Mobile applications to prescribe physical exercise in frail older adults: review of the available tools in app stores.”
World's oldest Jew dies at 114 in US
Berg is survived by her two sons, Robert Joel Berg and Dr. Anal Paul Berg, and her one grandchild, Belinda Berg.
Want to help promote your cognition level from declining if you live alone? Adopt a cat or dog
Compared with pet owners living with others, those living alone who didn’t have a pet had faster rates of decline in composite verbal cognition.
Why did this 19-year-old marry a 90-year-old?
In a surprising tale from New York, Cyrus Wiley recounts marrying a woman over seven decades his senior, facing family disapproval, and the unexpected aftermath.
Matav launches campaign to release elderly hostages
Matav is determined to make sure that the elderly civilians being held captive by Hamas are not left by the wayside in discussions about bringing the hostages home.
