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New Study Links Frailty To Alzheimer’s Dementia
Research shows that higher rates of frailty contribute to the development of dementia
Physical frailty is a common condition found in the elderly, and it is associated with a number of adverse health outcomes. Frailty is a syndrome comprised of a number of features: Core components of physical frailty include strength, gait, body … Continue reading
“Stay” by Mike Jacobs Becomes A Hit Song After His Death
It was always a dream of his to record a chart-topping single
Mike Jacobs died from esophageal cancer this past New Year’s Eve at the age of 61. And now, a song he recorded before he died has become a hit on iTunes in the U.K., reaching as high as the number … Continue reading
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Tagged BBC, BBC Radio 2, Cancer, Mike Jacobs, Posthumous, Something special, United Kingdom
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Parkour, Older Adults and “Falling Better”
The acrobatic sport could be beneficial for people as they age
The sport and training method known as parkour is generally considered to be a young person’s endeavor. However, it is being touted as a new method to potentially teach older citizens how to fall “better” in order to prevent injuries … Continue reading
Neck Scan Could Predict Dementia 10 Years Prior To Symptom Onset
Researchers from University College London released their findings at the American Heart Association's scientific conference last month
A quick neck scan that analyzes the strength of a person’s blood vessels could help predict their risk of developing dementia 10 years before the onset of symptoms, according to a new study. Researchers from University College London studied roughly 3,200 … Continue reading
Stevie Ray’s “The Life And Death Comedy Show” Gets People Talking
Comedian uses humor to break the ice around conversations about death and dying
“We’re not going to make fun of death, we’re just going to make fun of how silly it is that nobody in America talks about the only inevitable thing out there, besides taxes,” Stevie Ray, a comedian based in the … Continue reading
miiCUBE Uses AI To Monitor Elderly People’s Routines
The tracking is designed to detect abnormalities in case of emergency
A new device intended to help elderly people remain safe in their homes is in its final stages of development. Being touted as an “Amazon Echo for the elderly,” the miiCube is a small white cube that uses artificial intelligence … Continue reading
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Tagged Caregivers, Elderly Population, miiCARE, miiCUBE, New Technology, Smart Device, Something special, United Kingdom
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