Using WhatsApp to manage depression in older adults

Using WhatsApp to manage depression in older adults

Messaging app WhatsApp can be a very effective tool to help older people overcome loneliness and depression, according to the findings of a study conducted in Guarulhos, the second largest city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Published in the magazine Natural medicineThe study was a randomized controlled trial that included 603 participants over … Read more

9 Best Exercises for Preventing Falls in Older Adults

9 Best Exercises for Preventing Falls in Older Adults

Getting older increases the chance of many health problems, like heart disease, dementia and diabetes. And here’s another big health risk in our golden years: falls. One in 4 people age 65 and older fall each year, and 3 million end up in the emergency room from a stroke. Why are falls so common once … Read more