Greying Singapore taps robots, games in rehab
Six months ago, Singaporean retiree Soon Eng Sam, 70, suffered a stroke that paralysed the left side of his body.
Hi Tech & Innovation
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Brain function - A new way to measure the burden of aging across nations
Cognitive function may be a better indicator of the impact of aging on an economy than age-distribution, with chronological age imposing less of a social and economic burden if the population is "functionally" younger, according ...
Social Sciences
Dec 19, 2011
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Many company closures await when elderly small business owners retire
The population of the EU is becoming older, and an ever smaller number of people have to provide for the ageing population. In Sweden, an already critical employment situation is exacerbated by the fact that 25% of managers ...
Social Sciences
Nov 1, 2011
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Research team suggests European Little Ice Age came about due to reforestation in New World
(PhysOrg.com) -- A team comprised of geological and environmental science researchers from Stanford University has been studying the impact that early European exploration had on the New World and have found evidence that ...
Computers provide connections for older adults
The rapid evolution of computers makes it challenging for computer savvy users to keep up, but what about older Americans? How useful are computers to the aging population? As the rate of technology change accelerates, there ...
Social Sciences
Sep 21, 2011
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Getting a read on wild animals' age
While pets and livestock often have known birthdates, the ages of animals in the wild have been difficult to track down, but that may change. A new skin analysis test can give accurate information about the ages of wild animals ...
Ecology
Sep 15, 2011
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Scientists offer way to address 'age-old' questions
Scientists have devised a method to measure the impact of age on the growth rates of cellular populations, a development that offers new ways to understand and model the growth of bacteria, and could provide new insights ...
Evolution
Sep 7, 2011
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Aging authorities differ on tweaks to Social Security's benefit structure
Experts agree that financial constraints and an aging population will require America to modify its Social Security system, but some also find that pushing back the eligibility age could be a major concern for those who rely ...
Social Sciences
Aug 29, 2011
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New study finds patchwork of licence requirements for older drivers
A national study shows that licensing policies for older drivers vary widely in Canada, raising issues for the coming increase in seniors.
Social Sciences
Aug 24, 2011
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IMF economists see dire future for US taxpayers
Americans will need to pay much heavier taxes and accept less from public healthcare to put state finances on a sustainable track, according to an IMF study published Monday.
Economics & Business
Apr 4, 2011
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