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February 13, 2013 | Journal Article
This study reveals that carriers of the APOE-e4 risk allele (a major genetic risk factor for cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, and early mortality), may benefit from HT.
April 15, 2010 | Program Result
Active for Life studied how to deliver and sustain research-based physical activity programs in real-world settings so that large numbers of older Americans could benefit from them.
March 31, 2011 | Program Result
Progress and lessons learned from two programs that seek to advance the impact digital games can have on health.
September 1, 2003 | Program Result
From 2001 to 2002, staff at North Country Aging Services in Edina, Minn., collaborated with four adult day centers to develop and test a screening and referral protocol for depression among elderly clients.
October 2, 2012 | Story
A scholar charts the growing gap in longevity among women and looks for clues and preventive measures to reverse a dangerous trend.
July 1, 2002 | Program Result
Jewish Family Services and LifeCare joined forces to help frail and low-income elderly in Salt Lake City.
January 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Optimism—as well as fruit and vegetable consumption and multivitamin use—found to be positively related to physical health.
February 1, 2005 | Journal Article
Adults at least 65 years of age who participated in the Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS) comprised the cohort for the present study. The current investigation specifically explored if population-based screening for osteoporosis, or low bone density ...
January 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article presents analysis of basic disabilities among older adults. The study considered data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2000-2005. The findings indicate that basic disabilities increased from 2000-20005, reversing a trend that began in the 80s.
December 7, 2011 | Story
Easter Seals of New Hampshire led a community-based partnership called Seniors Count! in projects to address the nonmedical factors that put frail older adults at risk for serious medical issues and limit their ability to live independently.