Elderly residents of nursing homes have a tendency to fall asleep at any hour of the day. The problem with this is that they can get a bit too much sleep during the day, meaning they have periods of wakefulness during the night. This can lead to a vicious cycle of fragmented … [Read more...] about Lighting systems that mimic natural light can help the elderly sleep better
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In the future, this gravity-defying robot could help the elderly do chores
Earth’s population is rapidly aging. Whereas today there are ten people under age 65 for every one senior, the United Nations projects it will be just five to one by 2050. In some countries like Japan, it’ll be less than two to one, which means we will need solutions for how to … [Read more...] about In the future, this gravity-defying robot could help the elderly do chores
Why it’s never to late to starting working out
At the ripe age of 70, Jim Owen finally came to realize that his successful career on Wall Street was a burden on his health. Not necessarily because of the stress that came with the job, but because he had been sedentary most of the time. Owen finally began exercising after … [Read more...] about Why it’s never to late to starting working out
Start your Monday smiling by watching these elderly NBA dancers in action
Go to almost any professional basketball game in America, and you’ll see young female cheerleaders in revealing outfits dancing on the court during breaks in the action. But go to Washington Wizards game, and you’ll be in for a real surprise. Instead of scantily clad … [Read more...] about Start your Monday smiling by watching these elderly NBA dancers in action