Category: mobility

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5/13/2015 - Elderly living alone can be monitored by new sound system technology

by on May 13, 2015 8:43 pm
Elderly people who live alone can be monitored by new technology that analyses household sounds to ensure their safety. Read the full article at Daily Telegraph.

5/12/2015 - High-tech sensors help kids keep eye on aging parents

by on May 12, 2015 8:39 pm
Advances in low-cost sensors and wireless networks are fueling a boom in the “smart” home. And companies are looking beyond home security and temperature control to creating products for baby boomers trying to balance caring for aging parents and respecting their independence. Read the full article at Los Angeles Times.

5/12/2015 - Men who exercise may delay age-related high cholesterol

by on May 12, 2015 8:36 pm
Men who get plenty of aerobic exercise may delay the onset of age-related high cholesterol, potentially lowering their risk for heart disease, a new study suggests. Read the full article at Reuters.

5/11/2015 - For an Aging Brain, Looking for Ways to Keep Memory Sharp

by on May 11, 2015 7:09 pm
With people worldwide living longer, marketers are seizing on every opportunity to sell remedies and devices that they claim can enhance memory and other cognitive functions and perhaps stave off dementia as people age. Unfortunately, few such potions and gizmos have been proven to have a meaningful, sustainable benefit beyond lining the pockets of their… Read more 5/11/2015 - For an Aging Brain, Looking for Ways to Keep Memory Sharp
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5/5/2015 - High-Tech Sensors Help Kids Keep Eye on Aging Parents

by on May 5, 2015 6:23 pm
Advances in low-cost sensors and wireless networks are fueling a boom in the so-called “smart” home. And companies are looking beyond home security and temperature control to creating products for Baby Boomers trying to balance caring for aging parents and respecting their independence. It’s a new twist on the notion of personal alarms, such as… Read more 5/5/2015 - High-Tech Sensors Help Kids Keep Eye on Aging Parents
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4/27/2015 - Drop-In Chefs Help Seniors Stay In Their Own Homes

by on April 27, 2015 4:57 pm
A healthy diet is good for everyone. But as people get older, cooking nutritious food can become difficult and sometimes physically impossible. A pot of soup can be too heavy to lift. And there’s all that time standing on your feet. It’s one of the reasons that people move into assisted living facilities. But a… Read more 4/27/2015 - Drop-In Chefs Help Seniors Stay In Their Own Homes
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4/20/2015 - How Baby Boomers Are Creating Their Own Retirement Communities

by on April 20, 2015 5:59 pm
Rather than settling down in traditional assisted living facilities, some are turning to shared homes and cohousing communities. Read the full article at U.S. News and World Report.
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4/16/20915 - Student Inventors Tackle Elder Mobility Hurdles

by on April 16, 2015 3:59 pm
Young winners of the Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge build practical solutions. Read the full article at Next Avenue.
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4/15/2015 - The Right Dose of Exercise for a Longer Life

by on April 15, 2015 3:56 am
Exercise has had a Goldilocks problem, with experts debating just how much exercise is too little, too much or just the right amount to improve health and longevity. Two new, impressively large-scale studies provide some clarity, suggesting that the ideal dose of exercise for a long life is a bit more than many of us… Read more 4/15/2015 - The Right Dose of Exercise for a Longer Life
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4/7/2015 - Living at home with dementia

by on April 7, 2015 3:13 pm
More than 525,000 people with dementia in the UK are living at home, the Victoria Derbyshire programme has learned. The estimated figure, provided by the Alzheimer’s Society, represents a significant proportion of the 850,000 people thought to be living with the condition overall. Read the full article at BBC News.