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TV Chef Backs Hospital Food Project for Elderly

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 [16/06/2010] Pioneering research from the University of Reading is being used to enhance the taste of hospital food to help prevent or treat malnutrition in older people. The project is supported by celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal. TV Chef Backs Hospital Food Project for Elderly - read more

Elderly: Let´s Talk about Sex

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 [11/06/2010] A new study suggests that it may not help older men and women with sexual problems to talk to a doctor, but men who talk to their partner report greater happiness – and those who talked with friends felt less depressed. Elderly: Let´s Talk about Sex - read more

High Rates of At-Risk Drinking Among Elderly

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 [09/06/2010] More than a third of drinkers 60 years old and older consume amounts of alcohol that are excessive or that are potentially harmful in combination with certain diseases they may have or medications they may be taking. High Rates of At-Risk Drinking Among Elderly - read more

Family Caregiving Is Stress Filled and Isolating

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 [02/06/2010] Family members who provide care to relatives with dementia, but do not have formal training, frequently experience overwhelming stress that sometimes leads to breakdowns or depression. Family Caregiving Is Stress Filled and Isolating - read more

Domestic Robot Helps Sick Elderly

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 [26/05/2010] A group of European researchers will link robots and 'smart homes'. The robot, a 'sensible family friend', will ensure that home is a nice place to stay. And that patients do the right things. Domestic Robot Helps Sick Elderly - read more

Elderly: Strangers Do Not Get Emails

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 [21/05/2010] Researchers have studied how older people interact and use email in their daily life. The study will be used to design new email systems that are more intuitive and accessible. Elderly: Strangers Do Not Get Emails - read more

Driving Guideline for People with Alzheimer's

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[19/05/2010] The American Academy of Neurology has issued a new guideline to help determine when people with Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia should stop driving. Driving Guideline for People with Alzheimer's - read more

Friends As Key to Happy Retirement

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 [14/05/2010] Strong social networks may be more important than having children and grandchildren around if you're hoping for a happy retirement. Friends As Key to Happy Retirement - read more