The older you get, the more difficult it may become to ‘smell’ through your mouth: People are also generally better at detecting tastes than smells

You not only pick up aromas through your nose, but also through your mouth while you chew your food.

How to spot elder abuse and neglect in the ER: Things are not always as they seem

When older adults in severely debilitated states show up for treatment in the emergency department, emergency physicians and staff must be able to identify and document their symptoms and decide…

Aging may worsen the effects of a high-salt diet

Reduced ability to rid the body of sodium could contribute to medical complications.

Study shows zinc supplement boosted serum zinc levels and immunity in older adults

The immune system weakens as the body ages, making older adults more susceptible to infections. Low levels of zinc impair immunity, particularly in older adults.

Eradicating B12 deficiency for the elderly is as simple as screening for it

Study calls for B12 deficiency screening at time of admission to long-term care facilities for adults over 65 as a measure to prevent associated health issues.

Face cream ingredient found to mimic life-extending effects of a calorie restriction diet in worms

A commonly used skin care ingredient is one of several newly identified compounds that can mimic the life-extending effect of a starvation diet, new University of Liverpool research has revealed.

Home-delivered meals reduce feelings of loneliness among seniors

Home-delivering meals to seniors may do more than ensure their nutritional health – it may also help their emotional health after a trial shows it reduces feelings of loneliness.

Dehydration in older people could be detected by routine blood tests

Dehydration in older people could be accurately identified as part of routine blood testing according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).

Naturally occurring compounds could block protein behind age-related muscle loss

Naturally occurring compounds found in apple peel and green tomatoes could be harnessed to prevent age-related muscle wasting, according to the findings of a new study.

Vitamin D supplements could help reduce falls in homebound elderly

Every year falls affect approximately one in three older adults living at home, with approximately one in 10 falls resulting in serious injury.

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