OLDER ADULTS (65 YEARS AND OLDER)

This study tested a 6-week breathing exercise program in 66 frail adults aged 65+ with COPD. Those who did the exercises showed better lung function, could walk farther, and felt less short of breath compared to those who did not. The program also improved frailty scores, suggest…

This study looked at whether a type of training that mixes mental tasks with physical exercises can help healthy women aged 65 and older improve their balance, walking, and overall well-being. 75 women in China took part in 12 weeks of training, with some doing the combined menta…

This study looked at whether taking a daily high dose of vitamin D3 (10,000 IU) for 12 weeks can improve muscle strength and muscle mass in older adults (60+) who have obesity. 29 people from southern Mexico took part. Researchers measured handgrip strength, muscle mass, and phys…

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 abilities. Six older adults living independently took part. Researchers measured chang…

This study tested a psychoeducation program for adults aged 65 and older. The program aimed to help participants reduce self-critical rumination (repetitive negative thoughts about past mistakes) and improve self-esteem and psychological well-being. 49 older adults took part in t…

This study looked at whether giving healthy adults aged 65 and older regular check-ins and personal feedback during a 12-week exercise program helps them stick with it and improve their physical abilities. 54 participants were split into two groups: one got the feedback, the othe…

This study tested a structured walking program for 350 older adults (65+) in Jiazhou, China. The program used goal-setting and planning strategies to help participants walk more and feel better. Results showed improvements in walking activity and well-being. No medication or cure…

This study looked at 1,100 older adults (65+) with advanced chronic kidney disease who started taking pramipexole, a drug for Parkinson's disease. Researchers compared higher starting doses to a lower dose to see if there was a greater risk of hospitalization, emergency visits, o…

This study looked at 8,751 older adults (65+) to see how their health and daily function before surgery affected their risk of heart and brain problems within 30 days after. Researchers used data from a large database and compared different health check tools. The goal was to fin…

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

This study looked at how income level affects thinking, pain, balance, walking, mood, and healthy habits in 223 adults aged 65 and older. Participants completed memory tests, balance tasks, and questionnaires. The goal was to understand if lower income is linked to worse health i…

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) program could help older adults with mild memory problems 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 recei…

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) leads to more serious events like hospital visits or death within 30 days compared to a lower dose (25-75 mg/day). The…

This study tested whether older adults (60+) who take multiple medications find a smart pillbox with automatic reminders easy and helpful to use. Twelve people used the pillbox for 30 days, and researchers measured how acceptable it was and whether it improved medication adherenc…