
Most people in their tenth decade would be delighted to complete any kind of race. Betty Lindberg, 98, is so competitive that she hired a coach to help her become faster for her upcoming 10K.
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By 2030, the number of older people suffering from mental health illnesses is anticipated to nearly double. Isolation, which more than doubles the risk of depression compared to those who do not or rarely feel lonely, is one factor compounding this.
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More Americans are retiring later in life, and while you are not required to sign up for Medicare when you turn 65, there are some important things to know to avoid fines.
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A review of 33 randomized controlled trials, published online by Annals of Internal Medicine on March 14, 2023, revealed, however, that yoga may provide some protection against infirmity.
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Core training, muscle-strengthening, and flexibility activities have been demonstrated to help prevent or lessen hyperkyphosis
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Falls are the biggest cause of injury mortality among older Americans, and the situation is becoming worse.
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While Medicare does not have a cap on the amount it will pay for therapy sessions, there is an annual coverage barrier that you should be aware of. What you need to know is as follows.
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Typically, cataract surgery is conducted as an outpatient procedure. Two to three hours will likely be spent at the surgical facility. The procedure itself typically takes less than thirty minutes. You will be conscious, but an intravenous sedative may be administered to relax...
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“Virtually the whole industry recognizes that offering in-person and remote programming—a full spectrum of programming—is a terrific strategy to reach more older folks, to promote access and equity,” said Jennifer Tripken, associate director of the Center of Healthy Aging at t...
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A study found that the mortality rate among people who sustain a hip fracture and have it surgically fixed is 21%, while the mortality rate among those whose fracture was not healed was 70%.
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