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As we age, our hearing and brain changes and these affect everyday communication and social interaction. Researchers have been showing how the ear and brain work together and have discovered some intriguing connections.

Hearing loss may be a sign to older adults that there is more going on with their overall health. Recent research suggests that people with hearing loss may be at greater risk of developing dementia.

The results of a basic hearing test, an audiogram, might help to better understand your hearing difficulties; but not all age-related hearing loss can be detected by an audiogram.

An overview of solutions for hearing loss are discussed and when a hearing test may be beneficial.

Retirement can impact both physical and emotional health. Engaging in meaningful social relationships and roles contributes to optimal health and well being.

Calcium and vitamin D supplements help keep bones healthy and may reduce the risk of bone breaks in older adults.

The importance of brushing your teeth is highly under-rated. In fact not brushing your teeth or maintaining good oral hygiene puts you at risk for serious health complications. This may be the case in some long term care homes where neglect of oral health may be a form of elder abuse.

Time spent on the internet may improve your health! Computer-delivered interventions on health topics can help improve knowledge, attitudes and behaviours leading to a healthier lifestyle.

Treatments including Alzheimer's medications, vitamins, exercise, and memory training, are not effective in improving cognitive decline in people with mild cognitive impairment.

Slowing of your walking speed is associated with aging and most are concerned with knowing what speeds are safe for normal community activities. Here are some effective strategies to improve walking speed.

Vitamin C taken regularly as a supplement doesn't change the frequency of catching a cold but may help a little with the duration and the severity of your symptoms.

Nordic walking is popular among older adults. The evidence for the benefits and harms for this exercise are reviewed.

Neck pain is a common and disabling health problem that can affect your daily function including sleep. Specialized pillows have been used to help but the recent evidence is limited.

Frailty represents a form of vulnerability or weakness in the older person and is different from simply growing old. It is important even though there is no agreement on the signs for frailty.

In this final blog from a 4-part series, we examine the benefits and harms of interventions to help those experiencing elder abuse.

Existing drugs for Alzheimer’s disease treat symptoms, but are not a cure. Health care funders restrict drug plan coverage because of their limited effects.

Many suffer from multiple chronic conditions and clinical practice guidelines may not consider the unique needs of older adults. An individualized approach that incorporates values and goals may be the best plan.

Walking can contribute to improved health, and walking in groups offers additional benefits.

Studies have concluded that yoga is effective in reducing back pain and related disability, particularly in the short term.

Slowing of your walking speed is associated with aging and most are concerned with knowing what speeds are safe for normal community activities. A simple test can determine your walking speed.