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Interview with Medical Gerontologist Fatma Nur Mozoğlu

Fatma Nur Mozoğlu is a fifth-year student of Antalya Akdeniz University Health Sciences, Faculty Department of Gerontology and Eskişehir Anadolu University Social Work, The nation’s first Gerontology department was founded in 2006 at Antalya Akdeniz University. In 2018, Fatma was published in the Scholar Journal of Applied Sciences and Research. Her paper titled Gerontology and Aging in Turkey focused on healthy tourism, medications, and older … Continue reading Interview with Medical Gerontologist Fatma Nur Mozoğlu

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A Call to Reclaim Aging Today

Anti-aging! It’s everywhere. There’s lotions, potions, creams, and make-up. Shampoo, moisturizers, face masks and toothpaste. There are anti-aging diets promoting superfoods, revitalizing drinks, vitamins, herbal mixes, homeopathic remedies and juicing whilst at the same time we read the latest story about the oldest person on the planet reaching that age on wine, chocolate, and a maverick attitude! We’re told about anti-aging exercises, treatments, laser surgery, … Continue reading A Call to Reclaim Aging Today

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The Hidden Health Crisis of Alzheimer’s Disease Among Older Adults

Alzheimer’s disease is “the most under-recognized public health crisis of the 21st century,” according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Only 45 percent of people with Alzheimer’s are told about their diagnosis by a healthcare provider, compared to more than 90 percent of people with the four most common types of cancer. And of the top 10 causes of death in the USA, Alzheimer’s is the only … Continue reading The Hidden Health Crisis of Alzheimer’s Disease Among Older Adults

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Selecting an Aquatic Facility

In honor of National Physical Therapy Month, Global Health Aging is presenting a weekly four-part article series on aquatic therapy. This is Part 3 in this series. Part 1 focused on the aquatic therapy marketplace and Part 2 focused on selecting an aquatic practitioner. Click here to read Part 4. Selecting an aquatic facility may be one of the most personal considerations for a prospective … Continue reading Selecting an Aquatic Facility

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Boosting Public Transport Supply to Meet Needs of India’s Aging Population

India’s elderly population is expected to rise by 360% between 2000 and 2050 and contributes to 20% of the total population. Due to population growth, infrastructure in India has to keep up with the demographic change by providing accessible and affordable public transportation, which is vitally important. India boasts of a well-connected transportation system with trains, buses, metro systems, auto rickshaws and taxis in urban … Continue reading Boosting Public Transport Supply to Meet Needs of India’s Aging Population

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Why Growing Old in the U.S. Sucks…and There is Nothing (Something) We Can Do About It

I am close to thirty years old. According to the latest data from the World Bank, I can expect to live another 45 to 50 years (Current U.S. life expectancy 78.7 years). However, the quality of those years is up for debate. Our current baby boomer population, on average, is sicker than their parents. The childhood obesity rate for children across the world, but especially … Continue reading Why Growing Old in the U.S. Sucks…and There is Nothing (Something) We Can Do About It

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