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Emmitsburg, MD — Adults 50 and older have a greater-than-average risk of dying in a fire, according to data published in the September edition of the U.S. Fire Administration’s “Topical Fire Report Series.”
Iowa City, IA — Older adults may be able improve their cognitive function and working memory with a single workout, but regular exercise is necessary to sustain the benefits, say researchers from the University of Iowa.
Delft, Netherlands — The number of fatal falls among U.S. adults 75 and older nearly tripled from 2000 to 2016, results of a recent study led by Dutch researchers show.
Vancouver, British Columbia — Following an in-home exercise program may reduce at-risk older adults’ likelihood of falling by up to 36%, results of a recent study from the University of British Columbia indicate.
Philadelphia — Dog-walking provides regular physical activity for many older adults. But the health benefits come with added injury risk, caution University of Pennsylvania researchers, who in a recent study found that fracture injuries among dog-walkers 65 and older more than doubled between 2004 and 2017.
Bethesda, MD — Women 60 and older can significantly reduce their risk for cardiovascular and heart disease by adding an hour of activity each day, according to the results of a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute-funded study.
Washington — Nearly half of older adults who are active drivers take seven or more medications, potentially putting the safety of everyone on the road at risk, according to a recent study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.