MONDAY, April 15, 2019 — Many older adults, including those who are mentally impaired, don’t lock up their guns and ammo, University of Washington researchers report. Almost 39% of the more than 4,400 seniors they surveyed in Washington state said they had a firearm in their home. Nearly a quarter said they keep at least… Read More: Many Older Adults Keep Guns Unlocked, Loaded at Home »
A new study has revealed that a diet rich in protein and low in calories can help older adults with obesity lose more weight while maintaining muscle mass and improving bone density. Losing weight as an older adult presents some challenges. Older adults often lose bone density and muscle mass when they concentrate on shedding… Read More: What diet is best for older adults? – Medical News… »
Life longevity is increasing on a global scale, but with the constant avalanche of discoveries in the realm of medicine, it always seems as if we could do more. Still, adults tend to look younger and younger and the elderly can retain a skip in their step until they are deep in their eighties. It… Read More: The Benefits of Proper Nutrition and Fitness for Older Adults »
References Effect of Aspirin on Disability-free Survival in the Healthy Elderly. McNeil JJ, Woods RL, Nelson MR, Reid CM, Kirpach B, Wolfe R, Storey E, Shah RC, Lockery JE, Tonkin AM, Newman AB, Williamson JD, Margolis KL, Ernst ME, Abhayaratna WP, Stocks N, Fitzgerald SM, Orchard SG, Trevaks RE, Beilin LJ, Donnan GA, Gibbs P,… Read More: Daily Aspirin May Not Benefit Healthy Older Adults »