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Taking Care has launched a new telecare device which acts as a preventive measure to help older people to live independently at home. The device, Taking Care Sense, is designed to help older people live independent lives without compromising on their safety. Taking Care Sense is a small box that sits in the kitchen and measures changes [...]
A new study with mice explored whether “young” blood could increase lifespan. The study, published in the journal Rejuvenation Research, analysed mice’s blood with heterochronic parabiosis, which is a research tool used to assess the effect of organs and of blood-borne factors on young and old animals. Parabiosis is a model of blood sharing between [...]
A new study found that those who fall victim to fraudulent schemes are more likely to have higher blood pressure afterwards. The study, published in the Journal of the America Geriatrics Society, suggests that those affected by scams, financial exploitation and fraud appear to have higher blood pressure than before the fact. This has only [...]
Age-Well has just launched the National Impact Challenge 2022 which is a Canadian competition for Agetech startups. The annual competition includes top startups and supports entrepreneurship in Canada’s Agetech sector. It is open to any entrepreneur or startup with a technology-based solution that can support the health and quality of life of older adults or [...]
A new study found that regular stretching and balance and range of motion exercises are as good as aerobic exercises in slowing the process of mild cognitive decline. The study, presented at the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in San Diego, examined 296 participants who were completely sedentary at the beginning of the experiment. All [...]
Care sector tech firm Sage has raised US$9m in seed funding to expand its team, build out its digital platform and scale its business. Sage, the New York City-based technology company innovating care for older adults, produces operational products at elderly care facilities that could replace nurse call systems to help residents receive care faster. The funding [...]
Manchester City has launched a new stadium experience in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Society, the FA’s Charity Partner for the 2022/23 season. The new stadium experience, called ‘Remincity Memory Walks’, is designed to reconnect football supporters with mild and moderate forms of dementia to the Manchester City Football Club. The tours will last 70 minutes and [...]
The influence of digital technology on everyday life accelerates at lightening pace and younger generations are keeping pace; but all-too-often, older people living in isolation can be left behind. Could gerontechnology solve the problem? Gerontechnology is defined as an interdisciplinary field linking existing and developing technologies to the aspirations and needs of ageing and aged [...]
A new study finds that people who eat the highest amount of ultra-processed foods may have a heightened risk of developing dementia. The study, published in the online issue of Neurology, showed how soft drinks, crisps and cookies may have an impact on cognitive decline. Researchers also found that replacing ultra-processed foods with unprocessed or [...]
Meet the Dementia calculator, developed by the University of Ottawa, that can tell you your risk of developing the illness in the next five years. Back in 2021, the University of Ottawa developed a dementia calculator called The Project Big Life Dementia Calculator. The Dementia Calculator is a web-based tool designed to help community-dwelling adults [...]
