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January 29, 2025

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The relationship between intrinsic capacity and functional ability in older adults
BMC Geriatrics
Intrinsic Capacity in integrated geriatric care emphasizes the importance of a thorough functional assessment. Monitoring the intrinsic capacity of older individuals provides standardized and reliable information to prevent early disability. This study assessed the relationship between intrinsic capacity and functional ability in older adults. Read More

Levels of brain glucose metabolism protect against cognitive decline
Neurology Advisor
In addition to brain structure and cognition, brain glucose metabolism also influences differing clinical outcomes in Alzheimer disease. Read More

Dementia care activities
U.S. News Health
Engaging in meaningful activities can help older adults with dementia express themselves, manage emotions and maintain cognitive function. Read More

Trump's impact on senior living industry remains to be seen — and felt
McKnight's Senior Living
Within hours of being sworn in as president, Donald Trump began issuing almost 100 promised executive orders and memorandums aimed at what he called "the complete restoration of America and the revolution of common sense." Read More

Subclinical depressive symptoms and job stress differentially impact memory in working and retired older adults
Scientific Reports
Retirement is a period of significant change, as older adults transition from the workforce to having unstructured leisure time. Engaging in mental stimulation from one's occupation can help protect cognition in late life and delay dementia onset. Read More

Health care and non-health care professionals' knowledge about nutrition in older adults: A cross-sectional study
BMC Public Health
Baseline geriatric assessment vulnerabilities and quality of life scores demonstrated a correlation with overall survival in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma undergoing chemotherapy, according to data presented at the 2025 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium. Read More

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