Mobility & falls
Canadian researchers have shown that a combination of genetics and brain MRIs may be used to predict the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The Simon Fraser University’s Functional and Anatomical Imaging and Shape Analysis Lab (FAISAL) study was published in the IOS Press journal. During their research, the team identified distinct properties of brain MRIs [...]
Birdie has announced $30 million in Series B funding for its home healthcare tech platform which aims to radically improve the lives of millions of elderly people and help them live longer at home. The latest round takes total investment to $52 million and will be used to accelerate the company’s growth in the UK [...]
Older adults with untreated sight conditions may be at increased risk of dementia, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 studies involving 76,373 participants. This highlights a need for further research to examine the impact of correcting sight problems in older adults – for example, with glasses or cataract surgery – to [...]
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that causes neurons to die, slowly destroying memory and thinking skills. It’s the most common type of dementia, impacting an estimated 50 million people worldwide, and is a particularly serious issue for Japan’s super-aged society. Despite its prevalence, the causes remain poorly understood and treatment options are limited. Now, [...]
Older adults exposed to any amount of light while sleeping at night are significantly more likely to be obese, and have high blood pressure and diabetes, according to a real world US study. A sample of men and women aged 63 to 84 wore a wrist device which tracked and measured light exposure over seven days. [...]
A single MRI scan of the brain could be enough to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research by Imperial College London. The research uses machine learning technology to look at structural features within the brain, including in regions not previously associated with Alzheimer’s. The advantage of the technique is its simplicity and the fact [...]
In a 'super ageing society' in which young people are few and older people are many, caring for the older adult population adequately with limited resources is a difficult balancing act to perform. However, the hope is that by implementing new knowledge of how to keep ageing adults healthy, caring responsibilities may be lightened. Now [...]
A foot strengthening and mobility device which may help people with arthritis of the joints in their feet will be launched onto the market this summer. Gerry Farrell, a dentist from Glasgow, created the Novabow device with specialist designers and advisers from the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre at Heriot-Watt University. "My patented foot exercise device [...]
