Aging & Independence Archives

Keep Talking: An MGH Study Suggests Conversations Are Key to Healthy Cognition

Jun 25, 2024 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Conversations with friends, family members, neighbors, and others can often be taken for granted. It wasn’t until the lockdown stages of the COVID-19 pandemic suddenly shut off some of those regular interactions that many people started to realize just how much they missed even casual conversations with the people in … Read More

Frontline: Breast cancer recurrence; benefits from a daily walk; gender discrimination

May 23, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Aging & Independence

Adding a Drug to Hormone Therapy Reduced the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence A new treatment approach that combines a drug with hormone therapy significantly increased the amount of time a person with stage 2 or 3 HR-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer can live without the cancer returning, according to … Read More

Help for Seniors

May 23, 2024 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Q: I was recently widowed, but I want to remain in my home for as long as I can. I’ve never really sought out groups that helpseniors, but I may need some assistance.Where do I start? A: Many communities have governmental or nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping older adults with … Read More

Exercise Slows the Aging Process

May 23, 2024 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Research conducted at Loma Linda University Health suggests that even small doses of regular exercise in sedentary older adults can have a significant effect in slowing the aging process at the level of molecular gene expression. Recently developed measurements of mRNA expression allowed researchers to discover that short bursts of … Read More

Fueling Physical Activity

May 23, 2024 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Deciding whether to eat before a workout can be a puzzling question for many fitness enthusiasts. The answer largely depends on the type of workout you plan to do and your overall fitness goals. Healthy Years nutrition expert Dana Hunnes, RD, MPH, PhD, Senior Dietitian Supervisor, UCLA Medical Center, breaks … Read More

Advanced Parkinson’s Disease May Respond to Deep Brain Stimulation

May 23, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Aging & Independence

Many people with Parkinson’s disease find that medications and exercise help control the symptoms that accompany this neurological condition. But as Parkinson’s progresses, these treatment approaches don’t work as well, and severe functional limitations may develop. For the past two decades, a technique called deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been … Read More

Complex Care Needs May Not Mean a Nursing Home

May 23, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Aging & Independence

For older adults with advanced functional, cognitive and/or medical issues, nursing homes offer an option for aging in an environment that provides skilled nursing care, help with functional needs, and social/recreational opportunities. However, nursing homes are expensive—and, in any case, many older adults with complex care needs want to remain … Read More

Newsbriefs: Pickleball Safety; Yoga Benefits Cognition; Galantamine Supplement Risk; Hospital Readmission

May 23, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Aging & Independence

Pickleball Safety Alert Pickleball is all the rage for older adults looking to maintain their activity and fitness levels. It is regarded as a low-impact sport, but according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in February, it is associated with potentially … Read More

Ask the EN Experts June 2024

May 23, 2024 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Aging & Independence

As we age, many of our nutrition needs change, requiring us to adjust our dietary practices to help maintain health and function. Here are a few tips to incorporate into your day to help support nutritional intakes and health: 1. Embrace Color: Fill your plate with a variety of colorful … Read More

Recognize the Difference Between Normal Brain Aging and Cognitive Decline

Apr 24, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Aging & Independence

Struggling to find the right word now and again is a normal part of aging; losing track of dates, seasons, or places is not. Differentiating between a normally aging brain and cognitive decline can offer peace of mind to those who recognize their memory blips as an expected part of … Read More

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