• For the 2023-24 influenza season, there are two enhanced influenza vaccines that are recommended for adults 65 years of age and older: FLUZONE® HIGH-DOSE QUADRIVALENT vaccine and FLUAD® adjuvanted vaccine. (immunizebc.ca)
  • Those interested in attending the listening sessions should RSVP by October 2, 2023, by calling the Pike County Area on Aging at 570-775-5550. (pikepa.org)
  • Register today and join PCA's Clergy Interfaith Coalition on Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for the Clergy Interfaith Conference: Helping Older Adults Reclaim Their Power Over Addiction. (pcacares.org)
  • This statistic is particularly relevant when addressing the incidence of cancer among middle-aged and older adults. (hindawi.com)
  • A randomized controlled trial found that tai chi is about as effective as conventional exercise for reducing waist circumference in middle-aged and older adults with central obesity. (scienceblog.com)
  • According to the study authors, their findings are good news for middle-aged and older adults who have central obesity but may be averse to conventional exercise due to preference or limited mobility. (scienceblog.com)
  • With the aging of the Chinese population, the prevalence of depression and chronic diseases is continually growing among middle-aged and older adult people. (frontiersin.org)
  • Diabetes or high blood sugar ( HR = 1.185), kidney disease ( HR = 1.252), stomach or other digestive diseases ( HR = 1.128), and arthritis or rheumatism ( HR = 1.221) all significantly increased the risk of depression in middle-aged and older adult Chinese. (frontiersin.org)
  • The present study found that suffering from different degrees of chronic diseases increased the risk of depression in middle-aged and older adult people, and these findings may benefit preventing depression and improving the quality of mental health in this group. (frontiersin.org)
  • Age-related health problems are one of the most severe consequences of population aging, such as chronic diseases in middle-aged and older adult people. (frontiersin.org)
  • There were also non-significant reductions in pain intensity and depression severity, in addition to improvements in active and passive pain coping strategies and behavioral activation.The BA-PR intervention is the first pain rehabilitation intervention specifically designed for middle-aged and older adults with comorbid chronic pain and mental health conditions. (iasp-pain.org)
  • As of the city's last homeless count in January, more than 500 people like Dunbar-seniors age 65 and older-had no permanent home, nearly double the number of unhoused residents in that age group in 2022. (lbpost.com)
  • Alarmingly, the increased health care costs to the U.S. for disease-associated malnutrition in older adults in more than $51 billion each year. (agingresearch.org)
  • The issue of malnutrition in older adults is a growing crisis in this country. (agingresearch.org)
  • The hidden cost of caregiving: the association between self-assessed caregiving-related awakenings and nighttime awakenings and workplace productivity impairment among unpaid caregivers to older adults in the US. (cdc.gov)
  • Methods: We analyzed data collected from caregivers to older adults in the US. (cdc.gov)
  • Results: 258 caregivers to older adults reported current employment and met our inclusion criteria. (cdc.gov)
  • The prevalence of gum disease, or periodontitis , also increases as we age. (healthinaging.org)
  • As the aging process accelerates, the prevalence of chronic diseases among the older adult population continues to increase ( 5 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • This thesis aimed to determine the prevalence of undetected and uncontrolled hypertension, and their association with social determinants in middle to older-aged adults. (uwo.ca)
  • For example, T-cell functions diminish with age, as evidenced by the increased prevalence of anergy to mycobacterial and fungal skin-test antigens and the increased frequency and severity of herpes zoster infection with age. (cdc.gov)
  • Overall findings suggested that older adults ' point prevalence for arm -curl, 8-ft up-and-go, and 30-s chair sit-to-stand remained stable between 2008 and 2018, with declining trends being observed for the 6-min walk and back -scratch tests. (bvsalud.org)
  • Although differences in state-specific prevalence estimates may reflect, in part, disparate age distributions, the sizes of the samples did not permit age adjustment of prevalence rates. (cdc.gov)
  • More than one quarter of adults over age 50 get no exercise or physical activity beyond activities of daily living, increasing their risk of a host of chronic conditions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in the September 16, 2016, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report . (ecri.org)
  • Methods Secondary analyses were conducted using the PATH restricted-use adult datasets among young adult never users of cigarettes in waves 1-3 (2013-2016) with outcomes followed-up in waves 2-4 (2014-2017). (who.int)
  • This session will begin with a co-presentation of a framework of indicators on place-based supports and be followed by two community-based organizations that support different populations of homeless-experienced older adults. (sfu.ca)
  • Aging is one of the most serious public health problems in China, and the old-age population in China is greater than the combined older adult populations of all the European countries ( 1 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Adults 65 years and older are at increased risk for severe illness, hospitalization, and death from influenza compared with younger populations and studies suggest that, in this age group, these two enhanced vaccines are potentially more effective than the standard dose unadjuvanted influenza vaccines. (immunizebc.ca)
  • For older populations, most of whom are women, preventing illnesses and deaths through the use of vaccines is a leading public health challenge. (cdc.gov)
  • Although, interventions are needed for all young adult populations, strategies should target 18-21-year-olds, with potentially differential prevention targets by sex and by race/ethnicity. (who.int)
  • Do you feel the activities in your community appeal to a diverse population of older adults? (who.int)
  • As the population of older adults continues to grow, it is crucial for public health agencies to join partners in the aging network to create systems that support healthy aging. (astho.org)
  • Beyond the descriptive definitions of pain, there remains the need to develop models that account for determinants that may account for the pain experience among a diverse adult population. (hindawi.com)
  • Recognizing housing as a fundamental right amidst increasing rates of homelessness in later life, this session will focus on the unique vulnerabilities of homeless-experienced older adults and models of housing and services that support this unique population. (sfu.ca)
  • As of 2020, China has more than 264 million people over 60 years old, accounting for 18.7% of the country's population, and the average life expectancy has increased from 55.8 years in 1953 to 77.9 years in 2020 ( 2 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Body Mass Index of the adult population, by sex and age group. (ine.es)
  • Population aged 18 years old and over. (ine.es)
  • To assess the association between pain and depression in a population of older adults. (psychiatrist.com)
  • For the growing population of the nation's older adults, digital technologies also have the potential to change the role that the home plays in supporting activities of daily living as well as health maintenance, management, and care, with the potential to enable older adults to remain in their own homes longer as their functional capabilities evolve. (harvard.edu)
  • adults 50 and older made up 11% of the single homeless population in 1990, and by 2020 they were about half, as noted in an article from that year in the American Society on Aging's journal. (lbpost.com)
  • The master plan will also reflect the needs and preferences of this population to live where they choose and access the supports they need to thrive and age in place. (pikepa.org)
  • Leaders in the District of Columbia need to do more to make the city friendly to older adults-not just the thousands of millennials flocking to the city each year-by focusing on age-friendly policies that create more inclusive mobility options for the increasing older population, according to a new report from the Coalition for Smarter Growth (CSG). (smartergrowth.net)
  • CSG finds there is more work to be done, especially when it comes to accommodating older adults who make up 11% of the current population and will soon be joined by the aging cohort of Baby Boomers who account for 17% of the D.C. population. (smartergrowth.net)
  • Because ≈30% of the U.S. population 50-64 years of age have one or more conditions that warrant influenza vaccination ( 1 ) and because age-based recommendations are easier to implement, 50 years of age has now been established as the time for beginning the universal annual influenza vaccination ( 13 ). (cdc.gov)
  • This new field of research was influenced by the aging population of the "baby boomer" generation. (wikipedia.org)
  • The population of Americans who are the age of 65 or over was at roughly 9 million in 1940. (wikipedia.org)
  • Maintaining a healthy aging process is vital to combating and delaying the adverse health outcomes faced by the growing older adult population , where a key aspect to achieving healthy aging is the preservation of functional fitness. (bvsalud.org)
  • Functional fitness was measured with the Senior Fitness Battery Tests in two national representative cohorts of the Portuguese older adult population (≥65â ¯years) using the 2008 (nâ ¯=â ¯4712) and 2018 (nâ ¯=â ¯2717) surveys. (bvsalud.org)
  • Conclusions The substantial amount of cigarette initiation among young adults reinforces the need for prevention strategies among this population. (who.int)
  • This thesis set out to determine how significant the numbers of these conditions were in a middle to older-aged cohort (using data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging) and how certain sociodemographic characteristics may make one more or less likely to have them. (uwo.ca)
  • Although prior studies have pointed to an association between socially isolated older adults and increased risk for incident dementia, no study had described this longitudinal association in a nationally representative cohort of US seniors. (medscape.com)
  • They turned to 2011-2020 data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), a nationally representative, longitudinal cohort of US Medicare beneficiaries. (medscape.com)
  • What influenza vaccines are recommended for adults 65 years of age and older? (immunizebc.ca)
  • Either of these enhanced influenza vaccines are recommended for this age group. (immunizebc.ca)
  • Like influenza vaccine, both doses of pneumococcal vaccine for people 65 years and older are covered at 100 percent under Medicare Part B. There is no out-of-pocket expense for people on Medicare. (immunize.org)
  • Title : Quadrivalent Afluria® influenza vaccine adult (18 years of age and older) study Personal Author(s) : Sylvester, Gregg C. Corporate Authors(s) : Seqirus. (cdc.gov)
  • Adult deaths from influenza (≈36,000/y) ( 1 , 2 ), invasive pneumococcal disease (≈9,000/y) ( 3 ), and hepatitis B (≈5,000/y) ( 4 ) exceed vaccine-preventable deaths among children (≈50/yr.) by a ratio of ≈1,000:1. (cdc.gov)
  • B-cell function diminishes, as seen with the lessened humoral response (immunoglobulin [Ig] M, IgG, and IgA) to certain vaccines (e.g., hepatitis B, influenza, pneumococcal vaccine), and the protective efficacy of these vaccines also decreases as recipients age ( 6 , 7 ). (cdc.gov)
  • In 1995, state-specific estimates of the percentage of persons aged greater than or equal to 65 years who had received influenza vaccinations during the 12 months preceding the survey ranged from 46.2% (95% CI=40.3%-52.1%) (Alabama) to 70.3% (95% CI=65.4%-75.2%) (Utah) (median: 60.6%) ( Table 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Oseltamivir treatment for influenza in adults: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. (cdc.gov)
  • Taking steps to understand what's available in the community, through the national Eldercare Locator, the Area Agency on Aging that serves your region, nonprofit organizations and other sources could help older adults be more prepared," she advised. (icaa.cc)
  • The Pike County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) will host a listening session on the Department of Aging's development of the Master Plan for Older Adults - a 10-year, state-led and stakeholder-driven strategic plan designed to help transform the infrastructure and coordination of services for older Pennsylvanians. (pikepa.org)
  • This suggests that general assumptions cannot be made about the health outcomes of older adults. (hindawi.com)
  • Preliminary Outcomes of an Older Peer and Clinician co-Facilitated Pain Rehabilitation Intervention among Adults Aged 50 Years and Older with Comorbid Chronic Pain and Mental Health Conditions. (iasp-pain.org)
  • Cudjoe told Medscape Medical News he was motivated to conduct the current study because he wondered whether or not older adults throughout the United States were similar to some of his patients "who might be at risk for worse cognitive outcomes because they lacked social contact with friends, family, or neighbors. (medscape.com)
  • Among never cigarette users when they first entered the adult study, interval censoring Cox proportional hazard models were used to explore differences in the estimated age of initiation of the three cigarette use outcomes by sex and by race/ethnicity, controlling for the effect of previous e-cigarette use and the total number of other tobacco products ever used (0-5 products) before cigarette initiation outcomes. (who.int)
  • Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting a significant number of people in the United States and putting them at risk for dementia and other serious medical conditions. (cdc.gov)
  • Do you feel there are flexible and appropriately paid job opportunities for older people in your community? (who.int)
  • The Dietary Guidelines suggest people aged 50 and older choose from the following foods each day. (lifehack.org)
  • These four elements interact all day long in the lives of older people," Fulmer told AJN . (nursingcenter.com)
  • NCOA is a respected national leader and trusted partner to help people age 60+ meet the challenges of aging. (agingresearch.org)
  • The NIA as been at the forefront of the Nation's research activities dedicated to understanding the nature of aging, supporting the health and well being of older adults, and extending healthy, active years of life for more people. (agingresearch.org)
  • That study of more than 2,200 people ages 65 and older found that a daily multivitamin improved a broad measure of cognitive function. (nih.gov)
  • As many as 64 percent of older adults in the United States have moderate or severe periodontitis, compared with less than 38 percent for younger people. (healthinaging.org)
  • As people age, their social networks tend to shrink. (news-medical.net)
  • Retirement often starts the process, and networks continue to contract as people age. (news-medical.net)
  • A conceptual model used by the researchers proposes that all older people in a community benefit from social infrastructure, not just those who visit social infrastructure. (news-medical.net)
  • Chris is also a lived expertise advisor for a Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation-funded project aimed at building capacity for promising practices that support older people experiencing homelessness. (sfu.ca)
  • While it is known to be a suitable activity for older people including those who are not active, there previously has been little evidence on tai chi's health benefits. (scienceblog.com)
  • As people age, things fall apart. (psychologicalscience.org)
  • And yet, people tend to become happier as they age. (psychologicalscience.org)
  • A new paper published in Current Directions in Psychological Science , a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests that this could be because older people are better at regulating their emotions. (psychologicalscience.org)
  • Older age gives us this really interesting so-called paradox: physically, you're falling apart, and yet people are doing well," says Heather L. Urry of Tufts University, who cowrote the paper with James J. Gross of Stanford University. (psychologicalscience.org)
  • Scientists have suggested several reasons why older people might seem to be happier than we would think. (psychologicalscience.org)
  • People seem to develop better skills for regulating their emotions as they age. (psychologicalscience.org)
  • Also, some evidence suggests that older people are better at predicting how a certain situation will make them feel, which gives them a better chance of choosing enjoyable situations and avoiding unpleasantness. (psychologicalscience.org)
  • future research should focus on figuring out how people regulate their emotions and how that changes with age. (psychologicalscience.org)
  • Łukasik S, Tobis S, Suwalska J, Łojko D, Napierała M, Proch M, Neumann-Podczaska A, Suwalska A. The Role of Socially Assistive Robots in the Care of Older People: To Assist in Cognitive Training, to Remind or to Accompany? (jmir.org)
  • The latest National Poll on Healthy Aging suggests many people in their 50s, 60s and 70s need to do more to modify their homes or plan for services they may need if they want to avoid or delay needing to move. (icaa.cc)
  • Yet while these technologies have the potential to enhance health and independence for those residing in the community, they also raise critical questions about how effective these technologies can be when implemented in housing that is physically inadequate, does not meet accessibility needs, or is unaffordable-conditions that already affect millions of older adults, particularly people of color, those with low incomes, and renters. (harvard.edu)
  • There is a huge lack of affordable housing for older people," said Caroline Cicero, who teaches gerontology at USC. (lbpost.com)
  • Definitely older people who are living on a fixed income are at risk. (lbpost.com)
  • And being unhoused on the street is riskier for older people, whose bodies have a reduced ability to regulate their temperature, so heat waves and cold spells can have a bigger impact, Cicero said. (lbpost.com)
  • Recent data from the Los Angeles County coroner showed the average age of death for unsheltered people, even after taking out overdoses and accidents, was around 53, Duncan said. (lbpost.com)
  • Stakeholders, older adults and people living with disabilities, their families, caregivers and community leaders are invited to hear an overview of the plan, its core principles, and why such a plan is needed for Pennsylvania. (pikepa.org)
  • PCA's mission is to improve the quality of life for older Philadelphians and people with disabilities and to assist them in achieving their maximum level of health, independence and productivity. (pcacares.org)
  • Administer one dose of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13, Prevnar13®, Pfizer) to people age 65 years and older if they have not received a dose in the past. (immunize.org)
  • CDC has published recommendations for the use of both PCV13 and PPSV23 in people younger than age 65 who have certain high-risk conditions. (immunize.org)
  • Despite the pandemic's terrible toll on older adults, a new national poll shows that most people over 50 still say their health is as good as it was before March 2020, or even better. (reachmd.com)
  • Looking back on what they might have expected when they were younger, 26% of people age 50 to 64 say their health is better than they expected, compared with 43% of those over 65. (reachmd.com)
  • People over 65 were much more likely to say that their relationships and friendships help them a lot as they age, at 71% compared with 58% for people age 50 to 64. (reachmd.com)
  • Oral cancer is more common in people older than age 45 and is twice as common in men as in women. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The aim of this study was to examine physical activity and sedentary behaviour characteristics of ambulatory and community-dwelling patients with dementia compared to cognitively healthy age-, sex- and weight-matched controls. (karger.com)
  • In this cross-sectional study, we included community-dwelling dementia patients ( n = 45, age 79.6 ± 5.9 years, Mini-Mental State Examination [MMSE] 22.8 ± 3.2) and matched controls ( n = 49, age 80.0 ± 7.7 years, MMSE 29.0 ± 1.2). (karger.com)
  • Social isolation in older adults increases the risk for developing dementia, new research suggests. (medscape.com)
  • Compared with non-isolated older adults, those who were socially isolated were more likely to develop dementia during the follow-up period (19.6% vs 25.9%, respectively). (medscape.com)
  • PRINCIPLES: It is crucial for aging societies to evaluate trends in cancer mortality rates of older adults. (smw.ch)
  • This study examined socio-demographic and regional characteristics specifically focused on the cancer mortality experience of older adults in Switzerland. (smw.ch)
  • RESULTS: Cancer mortality, except for lung cancer, increased with advancing age. (smw.ch)
  • Younger old women living alone or in suburban areas had the most sharpest increase in lung cancer mortality rates. (smw.ch)
  • CONCLUSION: This comprehensive epidemiological analysis of cancer mortality trends in older adults provides further evidence that in Switzerland (like other developed countries) cancer is a disease of aging with important gender-age-specific variations representing major public health challenges for aging societies. (smw.ch)
  • Breast cancer mortality trends in the United States according to estrogen receptor status and age at diagnosis. (smw.ch)
  • Delivery of clinical preventive services to older adults can reduce premature morbidity and mortality while preserving function and enhancing overall quality of life (1,2). (cdc.gov)
  • But a sizable minority - 20% of those in their 50s and early 60s, and 14% of those over 65 - say their health has declined in that time, according to the new findings from the National Poll on Healthy Aging. (reachmd.com)
  • The poll's other findings also suggest that this group of older adults may need extra support to help them age well. (reachmd.com)
  • At the same time, our findings underscore the resilience of many older adults, and the importance of everything from social connections to hobbies and getting outdoors in helping them age well. (reachmd.com)
  • The new findings come as the poll celebrates its fifth anniversary with a special webinar on May 19, called "Optimizing Health and Well-Being as We Age" and co-presented by IHPI and AARP. (reachmd.com)
  • This report summarizes the findings of this analysis, which indicate that, despite Medicare coverage of these preventive services, many U.S. adults aged greater than or equal to 65 years did not receive such services in 1995, and state-specific use of these services varied substantially. (cdc.gov)
  • They found that Black and Hispanic older adults were nearly two times more likely to report rarely or never getting the support they need relative to non-Hispanic, white older adults. (news-medical.net)
  • The researchers noted, however, that rural Hispanic and Black older adults living in counties with more social infrastructure were more likely to report at least sometimes getting the support they need compared with those living in counties with less social infrastructure. (news-medical.net)
  • Black and Hispanic older adults are at even more risk, according to Jennifer Kowalkowski, postdoctoral scholar in biobehavioral health and study coauthor. (news-medical.net)
  • and it is through these connections that Hispanic and Black older adults are able to get the kind of support they need to maintain their health and well-being. (news-medical.net)
  • Women were less likely to be active than men, as were non-Hispanic white adults compared with Hispanic and African American adults. (ecri.org)
  • Nearly one-third of older adults of all ages say their health is a higher priority for them now than it was before the pandemic, with women, Black, and Hispanic older adults more likely to say so than male or white respondents. (reachmd.com)
  • Hispanic older adults were most likely to cite relationships and friendships as helping them a lot in aging well. (reachmd.com)
  • b) Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Black young adults had increased risk to initiate past 30-day cigarette use at earlier ages than Non-Hispanic White young adults (62% and 34%, respectively). (who.int)
  • Yes, I am up to date on all the vaccines that are available to a person my age (80) and have led a healthy, illness free life. (nchpad.org)
  • In Sept. 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released recommendations for the use of two pneumococcal vaccines for routine vaccination of healthy adults age 65 years and older. (immunize.org)
  • When the recommendations to give these two pneumococcal vaccines to adults were first issued, the doses of PCV13 and PPSV23 were to be spaced at least six months apart. (immunize.org)
  • Our understanding about how age and sex affect the immune system is limited, and basic and translational research aimed at improving vaccines and immune responses of older persons is needed. (cdc.gov)
  • Very little is known about differences in the immunologic response to vaccines or their protective efficacy, according to sex and age. (cdc.gov)
  • This schedule indicates the recommended age groups for routine administration of currently licensed vaccines for persons. (cdc.gov)
  • The 2003-2004 Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule by Age Group, United States ( 12 ) (available from http://www.cdc.gov/nip/recs/adult-schedule.htm ) covers the vaccines most commonly used for specific age brackets ( Figure ). (cdc.gov)
  • 50 years of age and selected vaccines for international travelers. (cdc.gov)
  • Data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) 2011-2018 longitudinal survey, a 7-years follow-up of 7,163 participants over 45 years old, with no depression at baseline (2011). (frontiersin.org)
  • This study aims to present trends on the functional fitness of Portuguese older adults between 2008 and 2018 and build new normative reference standards for the Senior Fitness Battery Tests. (bvsalud.org)
  • 1 Older adults are at increased risk for loneliness and social isolation because they are more likely to face factors such as living alone, the loss of family or friends, chronic illness, and hearing loss. (cdc.gov)
  • Although it's hard to measure social isolation and loneliness precisely, there is strong evidence that many adults aged 50 and older are socially isolated or lonely in ways that put their health at risk. (cdc.gov)
  • National Institute on Aging (NIA) - Provides materials on social isolation and loneliness for older adults, caregivers, and health care providers. (cdc.gov)
  • Huppertz C, Forbrig T, Lengert-Brzozowski S, Gräske J. Associations Between Older Adults' Loneliness and Acceptance of Socially Assistive Robots: A Cross-Sectional Study. (jmir.org)
  • The Alliance for Aging Research is a proud recipient of Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency. (agingresearch.org)
  • The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to be rated a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator. (agingresearch.org)
  • Millions of Americans over the age of 65 lack access to the social and emotional support they need for healthy aging, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (news-medical.net)
  • The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults get a minimum of 2.5 to 5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity each week, or at least half that amount of vigorous-intensity activity. (nih.gov)
  • This vaccination has been part of the official U.S. adult immunization guidance for more than 30 years. (immunize.org)
  • This disparity can be addressed through adult vaccination programs, which are cost-effective and life-saving. (cdc.gov)
  • Discuss current recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination with Novavax for adults ages 18 years and older, including those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. (cdc.gov)
  • This is the place to find what senior programs are available to assist with healthy aging and financial security, including the Aging Mastery Program® that is shown to increase social connectedness and healthy eating habits. (cdc.gov)
  • Healthy aging is about living better for longer. (lifehack.org)
  • By reading this guide, you'll learn the latest habits for healthy aging and well-being. (lifehack.org)
  • Choosing healthy foods is critical to your health and well-being, especially as you age! (lifehack.org)
  • Certain lifestyle factors - such as a healthy diet, physical activity, and social interactions - might help to protect cognitive health as we age. (nih.gov)
  • Remember that good dental hygiene is an important part of healthy aging. (healthinaging.org)
  • The free half-day conference provides strategies for healthy aging for older adults, their families, caregivers and professionals. (evanstonroundtable.com)
  • In order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, it is important for everyone to exercise, especially older adults who should try to stay active. (necseniors.net.au)
  • In Sept. 2014, the second pneumococcal vaccine, PCV13, was added to the routine immunization schedule for healthy adults age 65 years and older . (immunize.org)
  • In Sept. 2015, ACIP changed the recommended interval between the two doses , extending it to one year for healthy adults. (immunize.org)
  • No matter what your age, proper dental care can keep your teeth and gums healthy. (medlineplus.gov)
  • If you are unsure of how to best help an aging loved one, the trained and compassionate staff at the Institute on Aging is here to help you make that decision and gain the best in at-home care for older adults. (ioaging.org)
  • Cognitive aging is a top health concern for older adults, and this study suggests that there may be a simple, inexpensive way to help older adults slow down memory decline," he adds. (nih.gov)
  • CSG suggests D.C. have funding in the budget dedicated to regular maintenance and repairs to sidewalks to make sure tree roots, potholes and uneven paths are not making a few blocks walk a dangerous proposition for older pedestrians. (smartergrowth.net)
  • Beginning in 1984, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended the use of PPSV23 universally for all adults age 65 and older. (immunize.org)
  • An epidemiological study of Chinese older adults found that 75.8% suffered from at least one chronic disease ( 6 ), and the risk of suffering two or more chronic diseases at the same time increases significantly with aging ( 7 , 8 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • In all, 88% of respondents between the ages of 50 and 80 said it was very or somewhat important to them that they live in their homes as long as possible. (icaa.cc)
  • A total of 22,500 (98.5%) respondents aged greater than or equal to 65 years indicated having such coverage. (cdc.gov)
  • 7985 black and white adults aged 45 years or older. (nih.gov)
  • One-in-10 white adults over age 65 reported not receiving the emotional support they need, according to the researchers. (news-medical.net)
  • Malnutrition can happen to anyone, but older adults are particularly at risk. (agingresearch.org)
  • Older adults are more likely to have chronic conditions that put them at risk for malnutrition. (agingresearch.org)
  • Older adults are also hospitalized more frequently and are more likely to be in long-term care facilities, both of which put them at heightened risk of malnutrition. (agingresearch.org)
  • This short "pocket film"covers who is at risk for malnutrition, the debilitating impact it can have on older adults, tips for identifying the condition, and how it can be treated and prevented. (agingresearch.org)
  • Older adults are at an especially high risk for mouth and tooth infections and the complications that can come with these problems. (healthinaging.org)
  • They examined individuals' perceptions of support using data from 110,850 rural older adults in the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System paired with social infrastructure data from the National Neighborhood Data Archive. (news-medical.net)
  • Older adults who participated in any combination of these activities but did not meet the recommendations in the physical activity guidelines had a 5% lower risk of death during the study then those who were inactive. (nih.gov)
  • Older adults are more at risk for dry mouth. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Certain conditions and diseases common in older adults can put them at risk for periodontal disease. (medlineplus.gov)
  • This was a mixed-methods research design with eight participants aged 55 to 62 years old with mental health conditions including schizophrenia spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, personality disorder, and adjustment disorder. (iasp-pain.org)
  • Age in months at screening (RIDAGEMN) is reported for participants aged 0 to 24 months, and age in months at examination (RIDEXAGM) is reported for participants aged 0 to 19 years only. (cdc.gov)
  • Their study included more than 3,500 volunteers, ages 60 and older. (nih.gov)
  • We conducted a cross-sectional study using data from the Aged in Home Care (AdHOC) database, which contains information on older adults receiving home care services in 11 European countries from 2001 to 2003. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Mean age of 3976 subjects entering the study was 82.3 years, and 2948 (74.1%) were women. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Current literature was reviewed, followed by a cross-sectional analysis of Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) data. (uwo.ca)
  • Social connections are increasingly understood as a critical factor for the health of individuals as they age," senior study author Thomas K.M. Cudjoe, MD, Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Endowed Professor and assistant professor of medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, said in a press release. (medscape.com)
  • Adult development is a somewhat new area of study in the field of psychology. (wikipedia.org)
  • Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)-A network of over 620 organizations across America that provides information and assistance with programs including nutrition and meal programs (counseling and home-delivered or group meals), caregiver support, and more. (cdc.gov)
  • The problem is more significant for non-white older adults, one-in-five of whom reported not receiving the emotional support they need. (news-medical.net)
  • A scenario that illustrates the theory, according to Rhubart, could be to consider social and emotional support for a hypothetical older woman with poor vision who does not often leave the house. (news-medical.net)
  • Poll director Preeti Malani, U-M Medical School said that older adults should explore with their healthcare providers and local social service agencies the kinds of support available to them, and talk with family members and friends about their goals. (icaa.cc)
  • For digital technology to meet its promise to support older adults at home-including those with limited incomes and unstable housing-housing challenges must be more carefully considered in the healthcare realm. (harvard.edu)
  • Older browsers that do not support HTML5 and the H.264 video codec will still use a Flash-based video player. (jove.com)
  • Biomedical theories hold that one can age successfully by caring for physical health and minimizing loss in function, whereas psychosocial theories posit that capitalizing upon social and cognitive resources, such as a positive attitude or social support from neighbors and friends, is key to aging successfully. (wikipedia.org)
  • The nominee may have impacted the community and improved the quality of the lives of older adults through outstanding leadership as well as the application of time, resources or advocacy. (evanstonroundtable.com)
  • But these studies have largely been done in younger adults. (nih.gov)
  • Aging changes occur in all of the body's cells, tissues, and organs. (medlineplus.gov)
  • This can occur because of age, medicine use, or certain health conditions. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Adult development encompasses the changes that occur in biological and psychological domains of human life from the end of adolescence until the end of one's life. (wikipedia.org)
  • Changes occur at the cellular level and are partially explained by biological theories of adult development and aging. (wikipedia.org)
  • Life span development can be defined as age-relating experiences that occur from birth to the entirety of a human's life. (wikipedia.org)
  • The FLUZONE® HIGH-DOSE QUADRIVALENT vaccine is publicly funded (free) for adults 65 years of age and older who are residents of long-term care, assisted living or First Nations communities. (immunizebc.ca)
  • The FLUAD® vaccine is publicly funded for all other adults 65 years of age and older. (immunizebc.ca)
  • 50 years of age. (cdc.gov)
  • 50 years of age (60% of those 75 years of age and 70% of those 85 years of age). (cdc.gov)
  • National Council on Aging -Works with nonprofit organizations, governments, and businesses to provide community programs and services. (cdc.gov)
  • In addition, Elizabeth Head (Deputy Director, Injury Prevention Section, Georgia Department of Public Health) and Aline Stone (Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Coordinator, Division of Aging Services, Georgia Department of Human Services) describe their collaboration to improve the health of older adults in Georgia. (astho.org)
  • The House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee holds an informational meeting on HB 1907. (pahousegop.com)
  • House Aging and Older Adult Services holds a public hearing on Elder abuse. (pahousegop.com)
  • Services for older residents should also be located within one quarter mile of public transit. (smartergrowth.net)
  • Transportation is one of the most essential services for those who are aging in our community. (smartergrowth.net)
  • Unfortunately, the system is so disjointed and difficult to navigate that many older adults have no idea what services are available for safe, sustainable and reliable transportation, or how to access these services," said Julie Maggioncalda, Director of Volunteer and Social Services at the Capitol Hill Village in a statement. (smartergrowth.net)
  • Evanston community members and organizations are encouraged to nominate an older adult in Evanston who has made an impact in the local community through his or her interest in aging for the 2020 Aging Well Award. (evanstonroundtable.com)
  • The winner of the 2020 Aging Well Award will be honored at the 22nd annual Aging Well Conference on May 1 at the Levy Senior Center. (evanstonroundtable.com)
  • A recent article published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society offers a helpful overview of oral health for older adults, as well as tips for keeping your teeth and mouth in tip-top shape. (healthinaging.org)
  • We know that poor oral health is more common with increasing age-and there's a connection between increasing age and having tooth decay. (healthinaging.org)
  • All older adults should be careful about their oral health. (healthinaging.org)
  • All older adults should have a dental cleaning performed by a dental hygienist and an oral health assessment by their dentist at least twice a year. (healthinaging.org)
  • Certain health conditions that are more common in older adults and taking certain medicines can also affect oral health. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Defeat Malnutrition Today is a coalition working to achieve recognition of malnutrition as a key indicator and vital sign of adult health AND greater focus on screening and intervention through regulatory and/or legislative change. (agingresearch.org)
  • Sarah's community-based research engages with providers, clinicians, and persons with lived experience to examine homelessness, housing security, health and social service delivery, and aging. (sfu.ca)
  • define as "the use of information and communication technologies (ICT), stand-alone assistive devices, and smart home technologies in a person's daily living and working environment to enable individuals to stay active longer, remain socially connected, and live independently into old age" (Blackman et al. (harvard.edu)
  • Changes were assessed according to sex and age group . (bvsalud.org)
  • Sex and age-group normative fitness scores were developed. (bvsalud.org)
  • 55 years were more likely than women in the same age group to engage in regular leisure-time physical activity. (cdc.gov)
  • Oman) afin d'étudier les connaissances et croyances en termes de nutrition et les habitudes alimentaires autodéclarées dans un échantillon de personnes âgées. (who.int)
  • Dans l'ensemble, les résultats montrent que les personnes âgées avaient de faibles connaissances en nutrition, qu'elles présentaient des déséquilibres alimentaires et qu'elles pratiquaient peu d'activité physique. (who.int)
  • Des différences significatives liées au sexe ont été observées en termes de connaissances en nutrition, de consommation de liquides, lait et sucreries, de recours aux régimes alimentaires et d'antécédents de modifications de l'appétit. (who.int)
  • During this COCA Call, presenters will discuss CDC's new guidance on the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults ages 18 years and older, including adults who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. (cdc.gov)
  • Interval censoring survival methods were used to estimate the age of initiation of (i) ever, (ii) past 30-day, and (iii) fairly regular cigarette use. (who.int)
  • Aging in the right place: A conceptual framework of indicators for older persons experiencing homelessness [paper presentation]. (sfu.ca)
  • Persons 16 years and older and emancipated minors were interviewed directly. (cdc.gov)
  • Karen Whiteman is part of the senior leadership team at Kerby Centre, having served as the Director of Programs, leading the managers of the Kerby Shelter for older adults fleeing elder abuse, the Adult Day Program, the Diana James Wellness Clinic, Thrive, Information Resources, and Education & Recreation. (sfu.ca)
  • As many as 65 percent of hospitalized older adults could face malnutrition. (agingresearch.org)
  • Encourage an aging adult to navigate through the house in a different way today. (ioaging.org)
  • The percentage of women aged greater than or equal to 65 years who had received a mammogram during the 2 years preceding the survey ranged from 52.7% (95% CI=44.3%-61.1%) (New Jersey) to 80.4% (95% CI=68.8%-92.0%) (Alaska) (median: 65.0%), and prevalences did not vary by region. (cdc.gov)