Browsing: geriatric

Many people assume that seniors naturally require less rest, but the reality is that the quality of rest often declines due to biological shifts. We explore the physiological reasons why elderly sleep less, including the impact of a weakened internal clock, chronic health conditions like nocturia, and the hidden “nap trap” that contributes to senior insomnia.

President Marcos has enacted a transformative healthcare law to improve Filipinos’ access to specialised medical services. The law, known as the Regional Specialty Centers Act (RA 11959), was signed on August 24 and mandates the Department of Health (DOH) to establish specialty centres nationwide.

Mr Tanaka also finished 60 metres in 10.95 seconds, proclaimed champion in the World Masters of Athletics in the category for people over 90.

Sarcopenia is the age-related degenerative loss of skeletal muscle mass which primarily affects the elderly. The resultant loss of muscle…

Dementia is a syndrome characterised by the deterioration in memory, thinking, behaviour, and the ability to perform everyday activities. It…

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a degenerative disorder of the brain, characterised commonly by progressive memory loss, cognitive deficit (reduced mental…

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder of the brain leading to the death of dopamine-producing cells. The resultant decrease in…