OLDER ADULTS (65 YEARS AND OLDER)

This study tested a psychoeducation program for adults aged 65 and older. The program aimed to help them stop dwelling on past mistakes, improve self-esteem, and feel better overall. 49 older adults took part, and researchers measured changes in their thinking patterns and well-b…

This study looked at whether a type of strength training called compound resistance training helps adults aged 65 and older do everyday activities more easily and feel more satisfied with their lives. Six older adults living independently took part in the program. Researchers mea…

This study looked at whether a six-week program of breathing exercises could help people aged 65 and older who have both COPD and frailty. 66 participants were split into two groups: one did the breathing exercises, the other did not. The results showed that those who did the exe…

This study looked at whether taking a daily high-dose vitamin D3 pill (10,000 IU) for 12 weeks could improve muscle strength and muscle mass in 29 older adults (60+) with obesity in southern Mexico. Participants had their grip strength, muscle mass, and physical performance measu…

This study looked at whether a type of exercise that mixes mental tasks with physical movement can help healthy women aged 65 and older improve their balance, walking, and quality of life. 75 women in China took part in 12 weeks of training, with some doing a special version that…

This study examined how income level influences thinking, memory, balance, pain, mood, and daily function in 223 adults aged 65 and older. Participants completed tests of cognition, balance, walking confidence, and pain. The goal was to understand whether lower income is linked t…

This study looked at whether giving older adults regular check-ins and personal feedback during a 12-week exercise program helps them stick with it and improve their physical abilities. 54 healthy adults aged 65 and older took part. The goal was to see if feedback makes a differe…

This study tested whether older adults (age 60+) find a commercially available smart pillbox easy to use. The pillbox has sensors and automatic reminders to help people take their medications correctly. Twelve participants used the device for 30 days, and researchers measured how…

This study looked at 8,751 older adults (65+) to see how their health and daily function before surgery affected their risk of heart problems or stroke within 30 days after. Researchers used medical records and follow-up calls to track complications. The goal was to find which pr…

This study looked at whether a structured program based on the SOC model could help older adults (65+) walk more and feel better. 350 participants in Jiazhou, China took part. The program focused on teaching strategies to plan and adapt walking routines. Researchers measured walk…

This study looked at whether two easy-to-use frailty questionnaires (G8 and VES-13) can predict serious side effects from chemotherapy in people 65 and older with gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers followed 72 patients before, during, and after treatment to see if frailty scor…

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) program could help older adults with mild cognitive impairment learn more about dementia and improve their health skills. 139 participants aged 65 and older were split into two groups: one used a VR education module, and the other …

This completed study looked at 1,100 older adults (65+) with advanced chronic kidney disease who started taking pramipexole, a drug for restless legs or Parkinson's. Researchers compared higher starting doses to a very low dose to see if there was a greater risk of hospitalizatio…

This study examined over 31,000 older adults (65+) with chronic kidney disease to see if starting a higher dose of the sleep medication trazodone (75-150 mg/day) increases the risk of hospitalization, emergency visits, or death within 30 days compared to a lower dose (25-75 mg/da…