Older workers face surge in layoffs as companies push early retirement offers Older workers hit by job cuts and early-retirement packages as plant closures and cost-cutting measures force experienced staff …
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Older drivers face safety concerns as families debate when to stop driving
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerWhen Should Older Drivers Stop? Families, Data and Alternatives in Germany As Germany grapples with an aging population, the question of when older drivers should stop behind the wheel is …
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Wildfire smoke linked to 18% higher dementia odds in older Americans
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerWildfire Smoke and Dementia Linked in 1.2 Million-Patient Study; Long-Term Exposure Raises Risk UW-led study links wildfire smoke and dementia, finding long-term smoke exposure raises diagnosis odds, with greater impacts …
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Influenza Raises Older Adults’ Heart Attack Risk Up to Six Times, Experts Warn
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerFlu Complications Pose Lasting Risks for Older Adults; Experts Urge Annual Vaccination Flu complications can trigger heart attacks, muscle decline and secondary infections in older adults. Doctors advise annual vaccination …
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Home cooking weekly linked to lower dementia risk in older adults
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerHome Cooking and Dementia: Weekly Home Cooking Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Older Adults New study finds home cooking and dementia risk reduction may be connected: older adults who …