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This pilot study tested whether a 6-month home-based program delivered via a website and connected devices is practical and acceptable for older adults. The program combined nutritional advice, physical exercise, and cognitive training games, aiming to help maintain thinking skil…

This study tested if a simple, non-invasive ultrasound scan of a neck vein could predict which elderly patients might experience a dangerous drop in blood pressure after receiving spinal anesthesia for surgery. Researchers measured the vein's size in 70 patients over 65 years old…

This study tested whether adding strength training to a proven balance exercise program could better help older adults prevent falls. Researchers worked with 28 adults aged 60 and over, comparing the standard balance exercises alone to a combined program with extra strength train…

This study tested whether a special training program for hospital staff could help prevent older patients from losing their ability to care for themselves during a hospital stay. Researchers compared two hospital units—one using standard care and one where staff received training…

This study tested whether a short virtual reality (VR) training program could help improve balance in older adults. Thirty-five volunteers over age 60 used VR headsets for six short sessions over two weeks while standing in different positions. Researchers measured changes in the…

This study aimed to see if a simple finger-prick blood test for monitoring blood thinners in elderly nursing home residents would lead doctors to make the same treatment decisions as the standard, more invasive arm-stick test. Researchers observed 31 residents over six months. Th…

This study tested whether a short screening tool could be easily used to spot signs of elder abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation in older adults while they were in the hospital. The goal was to identify patients who might be at risk and connect them with a specialized care …