One small change: A geriatrician on how to make Ireland’s health system better
Prof Rose Anne Kenny wants ‘a dedicated space in emergency departments for older people’
Living a longer and healthier life is not all about genetics
In the News: As much as 80 per cent of how we age is controlled by how we live
Irish study finds eight novel ways to live longer (it’s not all diet and genes)
It's possible to live longer and happier with simple activities including laughter and cold showers
Reducing frailty could reduce dementia risk, study finds
Irish experts encourage older people to increase exercise and activity as they age
‘I have a spark again’: Dance class helped older woman cope with pandemic
Over-50s engaged in hobbies less likely to be lonely, depressed or stressed, study finds
Study shows Ireland has low rate of disease ‘multi-morbidity’
Odds of having diabetes in US double that of Ireland or England, research finds
Older people should increase exercise prior to Covid-19 vaccination – report
Trinity team outlines ways to boost uptake, efficacy of vaccine among vulnerable group
Vitamin D supplement advised for older people
Those aged 65 and older should take dose daily to ‘maintain bone and muscle health’
Vitamin D deficit link to Covid-19 severity ‘considerable’
Much to gain by recommending supplementation for all, says expert
Missing your grandchildren during lockdown: ‘The pain is physical’
For many older people, the worst part of the pandemic was not seeing the grandkids
‘Digital divide’: Subsidise internet access for older people, say experts
UK study finds links between frequent web use and heightened wellbeing in older adults
Coronavirus: Adults should take vitamin D, researchers say
TCD team urges widespread use of vitamin D supplements to fight Covid-19 infection
Third-level researchers hunt Covid-19 solutions with €5m grant backing
Research & development critical to supporting Ireland’s national action plan – Harris
Coronavirus: Researchers fear crisis has ‘unmasked’ ageist attitudes
Report on economic and social contribution of over 70s released in response to pandemic
Healthy lifestyles can add up to 10 extra years of life, study says
Research quantifies how many extra years one can expect in return for good health
The secret to a long life? Eat less
New research appears to show that restricting our calorie intake may extend lifespans
Dog owners enjoy higher levels of social activity, study shows
Research links dog ownership to better physical health in middle-aged and older adults
A third of retirees leave work to spend more time with family
65 to 67 years of age is the most popular age to retire
The complex relationship between religion and mental health
Study finds those with higher religious attendance had lower depressive symptoms
Going to Mass can make older people happier, study shows
Religious attendance linked to positive effect of bigger social network
Older non-drivers lonelier than those who drive, according to study
Study on ageing finds people who travel independently have better mental health
Health Board: Upcoming conferences, talks, campaigns and events
Healthy eating and managing long-term illness among the topics covered in talks
Want to live longer? Be a volunteer, not a gym bunny
Family, friends and community involvement are key to longevity, study on ageing finds
Quality of life for older people increases with age, research shows
Women and rural dwellers more likely to enjoy benefits due to superior social networks
‘Good friendships make for a healthy life as much as regular exercise and healthy diet’
Health Hero: Prof Rose Anne Kenny
One in four over-50s deficient in vitamin D in winter, study finds
North and west have highest rates of deficiency Trinity College Dublin study finds
One in 10 older people rely on public transport, research finds
Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (Tilda) warns of serious dissatisfaction at services
A sex life is for life so keep it up
Being sexually active is linked with better health and more positive perceptions of ageing
Parents bankrolling adult children and not looking after own health – study
Older adults ‘16 times more likely to give money to their children than receive it’
Older and having sex: 60% of adults aged over 50 are sexually active, survey finds
Trinity College Dublin study finds two-thirds of this age group are having sex weekly or monthly
Feeling lonely? You’re far from alone
Loneliness can be a silent assassin that wreaks havoc on people’s lives – and experts want it to be a health-policy issue
It’s all downhill from 38: why ageing is not just for the old
A new centre for successful ageing aims to address the challenges we all face
Is volunteering the secret to health in older years?
Tilda volunteers celebrate 10 years and are enjoying the process
Trinity researchers confirm you are only as old as you feel
Negative attitudes to ageing affect both physical and cognitive health in later years study finds
Film brings ‘twilight world’ of dementia into focus
Moments of clarity in the midst of confusion: a new film explores the world of people with dementia
Economist Morgan Kelly among new members of RIA
Royal Irish Academy president cites need for ‘fundamental research’ independent of commerce
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