Hearing Aids May Help Keep Seniors Out of the Hospital

THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 -- Hearing aids may mean fewer visits to the hospital for seniors, a new study suggests.

Researchers examined data from more than 1,300 adults aged 65 to 85 with severe hearing loss, and found that only 45 percent of them used a hearing aid.

Depression May Dampen Memory

WEDNESDAY, May 9, 2018 -- Depression may do more than darken your mood, with new research suggesting it might also sap your memory.

"Since symptoms of depression can be treated, it may be possible that treatment may also reduce thinking and memory problems," said study author Adina Zeki Al Hazzouri, from the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine.

Making Life With Dementia More Bearable

THURSDAY, May 10, 2018 -- When loved ones develop dementia, it's hard to know how to make their lives better. But now researchers have pinpointed ways to help these folks live as well as possible.

"While many investigations focus on prevention and better treatments, it's equally vital that we understand how we can optimize quality of life for the 50 million people worldwide who have dementia," said researcher Linda Clare. She's a professor at the University of Exeter in England.

'Smart Dresser' Might Help Alzheimer's Patients Clothe Themselves

FRIDAY, May 4, 2018 -- Dementia can turn even the simple task of getting dressed into a Herculean ordeal.

But an experimental automated system called "DRESS" might someday ease that challenge. Using available technology, the system might enable patients to dress themselves without a human assistant.