#agingpopulation

@patriciadudek.bsky.social

1 hour ago

Innovations in Long-Term Care: What Today’s Patients and Families Need to Know | Medical News Bulletin Long term care innovations are transforming the way patients undergo recovery, rehabilitation and daily assistance and families seeking senior care facilities may also require a clear direction of what contemporary providers currently provide and how to make effective choices of alternatives. With the changing of the healthcare systems, long term care is no longer restricted […]

Innovations in long-term care—from telehealth and remote monitoring to AI-powered care planning—are helping patients stay safer, more independent, and better supported.

🔗 https://ow.ly/uQ0N50YtMf6

#LongTermCare #HealthTech #AgingPopulation #Caregiving

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Patricia Kefalas Dudek (Patti)

@patriciadudek.bsky.social

1 day ago

A new report shows care costs increased ~50% from 2019–2024, while income for households 65+ rose only 22%, making care increasingly unaffordable.

🔗 https://ow.ly/eTo750YtJbh

#LongTermCare #HealthcareCosts #AgingPopulation #HealthcarePolicy

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The Friday Times

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3 days ago

As migration and urban life reshape families, many elderly in Pakistan face isolation despite cultural ideals of strong family support.
By Mohammad A. Qadeer

Read more: thefridaytimes.com/12-Mar-2026/...

#ElderlyCare #PakistanSociety #AgingPopulation #FamilyDynamics #SocialChange

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The Friday Times

@thefridaytimes.bsky.social

3 days ago

Growing Old Alone: How Migration And Modern Life Are Redefining Elderly Care In Pakistan Elderly in Pakistan face changing family dynamics; respect depends on wealth, while migration and urbanisation often leave them living alone

Changing family patterns in Pakistan are leaving many elderly people living alone, challenging long-held beliefs about care and respect for elders.
By Mohammad A. Qadeer

Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/12-Mar-2026/...

#ElderlyCare #PakistanSociety #AgingPopulation #FamilyDynamics #SocialChange

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Chikicha | Independent Media

@chikicha.com

3 days ago

The world is getting older and the economic impact is massive.

Labor shortages, pension pressures, and shifting demographics are reshaping economies across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

chikicha.com/silver-econo...

#SilverEconomy #AgingPopulation #EconomicTrends #FutureOfWork #Demographics

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JMIR Publications

@jmirpub.bsky.social

4 days ago

Humanoid Robot–Assisted Support for Health Care in Older Adults: Systematic Scoping Review Background: Humanoid robots offer a promising solution to the growing burden of care for older adults. However, existing evidence on their applications for general aging populations remains fragmented and lacks systematic synthesis. Objective: This scoping review aimed to examine the literature on humanoid robot–assisted support for health care in older adults and identify gaps in the literature to guide future research. Methods: The methodological framework by Arksey and O’Malley was used to conduct this scoping review. We conducted a comprehensive search in 8 databases, including IEEE Xplore Digital Library, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and OpenGrey Repository, covering literature published up to April 30, 2025. The reference lists of key texts were examined, and citation chaining was conducted. Two independent reviewers examined all full articles for fitness with the eligibility criteria and extracted data elements. The study findings were then summarized, coded, and analyzed using the PAGER (Patterns, Advances, Gaps, Evidence for practice, and Research recommendations) framework. Results: A total of 32,477 articles were retrieved, 59 of which were included in this review. The majority (49/59, 83%) were conducted in real-world settings. Methodologically, 34 studies (34/59, 58%) had small sample sizes (n≤25), with study designs comprising 26 quantitative (26/59, 44%), 22 mixed method (22/59, 37%), and 11 qualitative (11/59, 19%) approaches. Participant characteristics revealed female predominance (>50%) in 32 studies (32/59, 54%), while 27 studies (27/59, 46%) included participants with cognitive impairment. Through PAGER framework analysis, we identified 4 key patterns: (1) effects, perceptions, and experiences of humanoid robots; (2) preferences, expectations, and facilitators for humanoid robots; (3) implementation barriers and challenges; and (4) determinants of user experiences and outcomes. Conclusions: This scoping review demonstrates the promising yet methodologically constrained potential of humanoid robots in health care for older adults while highlighting key challenges in their practical implementation. Successful integration will require addressing technical limitations, user acceptance barriers, and systemic adoption challenges.

New in JMIR Aging: Humanoid Robot–Assisted Support for Health Care in Older Adults: Systematic Scoping Review #HumanoidRobots #HealthCare #AgingPopulation #ElderCare #RobotAssistance

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The Friday Times

@thefridaytimes.bsky.social

4 days ago

Longer lives bring new questions—how societies care for the elderly, sustain dignity in old age, and respond to growing social isolation.
By Mohammad A. Qadeer

Read more: thefridaytimes.com/11-Mar-2026/...

#ElderlyCare #AgingPopulation #PakistanSociety #SocialPolicy #PublicHealth

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The Friday Times

@thefridaytimes.bsky.social

4 days ago

The Joys And Challenges Of Growing Older In Today’s World Despite the pleasures and pains inherent in old age, there are attitudes and actions that help navigate it with considerable satisfaction

As life expectancy rises, Pakistan faces a quiet challenge: how to support an ageing population with dignity, care, and stronger social systems.
By Mohammad A. Qadeer

Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/11-Mar-2026/...

#ElderlyCare #AgingPopulation #PakistanSociety #SocialPolicy #PublicHealth

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Sandeep Bhasin, Ph.D.

@sbhasin.bsky.social

6 days ago

India is ageing faster than many realise.

By 2036, the share of people above 60 will rise sharply across major states —
• Kerala: 18.7% → 22.8%
• Tamil Nadu: 15.8% → 20.8%
• Punjab: 14.3% → 18.3%
• Maharashtra: 13.1% → 17.1%

#India #Demographics #AgingPopulation #Economy #PopulationTrends

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Feelingantsy 🇬🇧🇩🇪. Maker of Puns

@feelingantsy.bsky.social

1 week ago

Not a refugee thing exactly but how about reducing the fees and making it easier for the people we need to come and to stay

#fallingbirthrate #agingpopulation #gdpup

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The Friday Times

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1 week ago

From Jiangsu to Hangzhou, care robots aren’t replacing people—they’re freeing caregivers to focus on dignity and human connection.
By Chen Ziqi

Read more: thefridaytimes.com/03-Mar-2026/...

#China #ElderCare #Robotics #AgingPopulation #HealthTech #ServiceRobots #HealthcareInnovation #Technology

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The Friday Times

@thefridaytimes.bsky.social

1 week ago

How China's Service Robots Are Reshaping The Future Of Aging By delegating repetitive chores to machines, caregivers now have more time for meaningful conversations and personalized care

In China’s care homes, service robots now assist with lifting, cleaning, and monitoring—easing strain as aging reshapes society.
By Chen Ziqi

Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/03-Mar-2026/...

#China #ElderCare #Robotics #AgingPopulation #HealthTech

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@longevitytech.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Life expectancy is recovering, but health isn’t – strengthening the case for prevention-led longevity policy.

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#longevity #publichealth #healthspan #UKhealth #healthpolicy #populationhealth #agingpopulation #healthinequality

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JMIR Publications

@jmirpub.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Providing Tech Support as Care Work Among Care Workers in Assisted Living Facilities: Qualitative Interview Study Background: Technology can enhance the quality of life and social engagement for older adults; yet, many require assistance to use it effectively. In assisted living facilities, care workers play a crucial role in supporting residents’ use of technology. However, little research has examined the experiences and challenges of care workers in this context. Objective: In this study, we examine the perspectives and experiences of care workers in supporting older residents with technology. Methods: We conducted semistructured interviews with 20 professional care workers in the United States, with an average of 4.9 years of experience working in assisted living facilities. Results: The findings indicate that participants regularly provided technology support to their residents, while their perspectives on and acceptance of this technology support role varied. For many, this responsibility placed additional demands on their existing workload, requiring both explicit and nuanced physical and emotional labor input. Conclusions: These findings underscore the need for greater recognition and systemic support for care workers as they increasingly take on the responsibility of facilitating technology use in residential care settings. Trial Registration:

New in JMIR Aging: Providing Tech Support as Care Work Among Care Workers in Assisted Living Facilities: Qualitative Interview Study #TechSupport #CareWorkers #AssistedLiving #ElderCare #AgingPopulation

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JMIR Publications

@jmirpub.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Effects of a Virtual Reality–Based Natural Environment Intervention on Attention and Mood in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial Background: Aging is a phenomenon accompanied by declines in attention and emotional well-being. Exposure to natural environments has been shown to support cognitive and psychological restoration; however, many older adults face barriers to accessing authentic natural environments. Virtual natural environments may offer an accessible alternative, but evidence from community-dwelling older adults remains limited. Objective: This study examined the immediate effects of a single-session virtual or actual-nature exposure on attention, mood, and physiological indicators of stress among community-dwelling older adults compared with actual-nature and urban environments. Methods: A randomized controlled trial with a 3-group, pre-post design was conducted among 120 community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older in northern Taiwan. Participants were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups: a virtual-nature group, an actual-nature group, or an actual-urban environment group. Then, they completed a single 20-minute exposure session. Attentional performance, mood, and physiological indicators were assessed before and immediately after the intervention. Intervention effects were analyzed using generalized estimating equations, focusing on group-by-time interaction effects. Results: Compared with the urban environment group, the virtual-nature group demonstrated a significantly greater improvement in attentional capacity, as measured by the digit span test (B=1.00, 95% CI 0.19-1.80; P=.02), and significant improvements in both positive affect (B=2.82, 95% CI 0.02-5.62; P=.048) and negative affect (B=–2.22, 95% CI –4.05 to –0.39; P=.02). The actual-nature group showed a significant improvement in positive affect compared with the urban group (B=3.92, 95% CI 1.65-6.19; P=.001) but did not demonstrate a significant improvement in attention. No significant group-by-time interaction effects were observed for physiological indicators. No adverse events were reported. Conclusions: A single 20-minute virtual-nature exposure was associated with immediate improvements in attention and mood among community-dwelling older adults, whereas physiological effects were not detected. These findings suggest that virtual nature may serve as an accessible, short-term restorative strategy, particularly when access to real nature is limited. Larger, multisession trials with longer follow-ups are needed to evaluate the sustained effects of virtual-nature interventions for mental well-being in older populations. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05803460; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05803460

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Patricia Kefalas Dudek (Patti)

@patriciadudek.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

United States Durable Medical Equipment Market Size and Forecast 2025–2033 Aging America, home healthcare, and smart medical devices are reshaping the future of long-term patient care

The U.S. DME market grows through 2033, driven by aging, chronic diseases, and expanding home healthcare. 🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/6xSW50Yl1v1 #Healthcare #MedicalEquipment #HomeHealthcare #AgingPopulation #ChronicCare #HealthIndustry

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JMIR Publications

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2 weeks ago

Leveraging AI to Advance Age-Friendly Care in the Veterans Health Administration The aging population presents a pressing challenge for healthcare systems, compelling effective strategies to address the complex needs of older adults. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has embraced the Age-Friendly Health Systems (AFHS) initiative from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) to ensure safe and high-quality care for older Veterans through its Whole Health initiative. As an Age-Friendly Health System, healthcare providers consistently utilize the evidence-based "4Ms": What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility, to deliver comprehensive care for older adults in all care settings. This manuscript explores the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing the evidence-based implementation of the Age-Friendly Health Systems (AFHS) 4Ms framework to provide optimal care for older adults. By leveraging AI technologies, such as natural language processing, machine learning, and data analytics, this manuscript delves into the opportunities and challenges in utilizing AI to support the 4Ms domains – what matters, medication, mentation, and mobility. Furthermore, it discusses the potential benefits of integrating AI-driven decision support systems and predictive analytics to personalize care, reduce polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications, enhance cognitive and mood assessments, and better identify mobility issues and interventions. By examining the intersection of AI and age-friendly care, this manuscript contributes to the existing literature by highlighting the transformative potential of AI in improving outcomes and the experiences for older adults across diverse healthcare settings.

New in JMIR Aging: Leveraging AI to Advance Age-Friendly Care in the Veterans Health Administration #AgeFriendlyCare #VeteransHealth #HealthcareInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #AgingPopulation

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Citizen Portal News Iowa

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2 weeks ago

Senator files bill to form long-term care workforce interim committee Senator Weiner filed Senate File 2362 to create a bipartisan interim committee to develop solutions for long-term care workforce challenges; he said the bill would have no fiscal cost and asked that it be routed through subcommittee and committee.

Senator Weiner has introduced a groundbreaking bill to tackle long-term care workforce challenges in Iowa, promising solutions without costing the state a dime!

Learn more here

#IA #CitizenPortal #HealthcareSolutions #AgingPopulation #IowaLongTermCare #WorkforceDevelopment

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Fran

@frenchgirlabroad.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Under the Banyan Tree – China's silver spenders YouTube video by HSBC

Good episode
Also 400M of Chinese will be 60 years old or older in the next 10 years... Time to design apps and games for that generation...
youtu.be/Kx8OA3n149I?...
#china #agingpopulation

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Citizen Portal News Colorado

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3 weeks ago

State demographer: Larimer County faces slower growth, aging population and housing pressures Colorado State Demographer Neil Marquez told Larimer County commissioners that the county will likely continue to grow but at a slower pace, driven by an aging population, lower fertility linked to the university-age cohort, and recent shifts in migration composition; housing affordability may limit future rebounds.

Larimer County is on the brink of a demographic shift, facing slower growth and rising housing pressures as its population ages and fertility rates decline.

Read the full story

#LarimerCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #AgingPopulation #HousingAffordability #PopulationGrowth

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Patricia Kefalas Dudek (Patti)

@patriciadudek.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

As the U.S. ages, elder care strains families, workers, and systems. Learn about rising needs, shortages, and financial challenges. Read more: econofact.org/the-rising-burden-of-eld... #AgingPopulation #LongTermCare #Medicaid #HealthPolicy #DisabilityAdvocacy

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The-14

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3 weeks ago

Understanding the difference between apathy and depression can be lifesaving for people with brain disorders | The-14 Confusing apathy with depression in brain disorders delays diagnosis and care. Clear screening can improve treatment, support families and save lives.

Understanding the difference between apathy and depression can be lifesaving for people with brain disorders
#Health #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Apathy #Depression #Dementia #Alzheimers #Parkinsons #Neurology #Caregivers #AgingPopulation #CognitiveHealth
the-14.com/understandin...

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Patricia Kefalas Dudek (Patti)

@patriciadudek.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

A crisis in the making: Can America afford the elderly? Americans are living longer, but these extended twilight years puts a strain on systems already bursting at the seams.

Can America afford its aging population? This deep dive explores demographic shifts, rising care costs, and the policy choices ahead for an aging society.
news.northeastern.edu/2026/02/16/c...
#AgingPopulation #Healthcare #Policy

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Citizen Portal News Oklahoma

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1 month ago

Sponsor says revolving fund for senior services could save state millions; committee advances bill House Bill 4,407 would create a revolving fund to better match seniors with home- and community-based services and PACE to avoid a waiting list; sponsor cited demographic trends and an estimate that modest shifts could save about $41.3 million in one year. The committee passed the bill 4-0.

A new bill in Oklahoma could revolutionize senior services and save the state $41.3 million by preventing long-term care waiting lists!

Click to read more!

#OK #CitizenPortal #AgingPopulation #HealthCareAccess #CommunitySupport

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Insight Guy - Brendan

@insightguy.bsky.social

1 month ago

M

The Sandwich Generation is growing in 2026 - caring for kids at home AND aging parents while costs soar. AI can help: Automate admin, coaching, medical reminders, reduce overwhelm. #SandwichGeneration #AI #FamilyCare #AgingPopulation

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Asia News Today

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1 month ago

Designing hope for our future self By Yang Chee Chin In a quiet corner of a care home, an elderly man hesitates before taking a step. He once ran marathons. Now, even walking to the bathroom feels uncertain. This scene is not uncommon—and it will become more frequent as Malaysia faces a rapidly ageing population. By 2040, more than 14% of Malaysians will be aged 65 and above, officially classifying us as an “aged nation”. The ageing process is inevitable, but the consequences of inaction are not. Without proactive solutions, we risk a future where elderly individuals suffer in silence, overstretched caregivers burn out, and healthcare […]

Designing hope for our future self #AgingPopulation #ElderlyCare #HealthcareSolutions #Seniors #Caregivers

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TJ Walker

@tjwalkersuccess.bsky.social

1 month ago

Fewer Workers, More Retirees: The Math That Doesn't Work
#AgingPopulation #DemographicCrisis #GlobalDebt

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Global Issues

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1 month ago

As Korea Ages, Fiscal Reforms Can Help Safeguard Government Finances WASHINGTON DC, January 27 (IPS) - Korea’s population is aging faster than almost any other country. That’s because people live longer than in most other countries, while the birth rate is one of the lowest in the world.

As #Korea Ages, Fiscal Reforms Can Help Safeguard Government #Finances

#AgingPopulation

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Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact

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1 month ago

The Ever-Shrinking Eldercare Workforce Opinion | Without help, the supply of dementia care workers in the U.S. won’t be able to keep up with an aging population.

Without help, the supply of #dementia care workers in the #USA won’t be able to keep up with an #agingpopulation. By Cynthia Lien, #Internationalstudent, for @undark.org

undark.org/2026/01/15/o...

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