Topic
aging research, explained
3 open-access aging studies, each with a flashcard deck and a quiz.
- Does faster cognitive decline predict death?
Among 11,732 Chinese older adults, rapid MMSE decline (>1.62 points/year) tracked a 75% higher subsequent 3-year death risk after adjusting for baseline cognition.
- Can frail older adults safely try immersive VR?
Across four sites, 66 older adults (mean age 80.5) tolerated nature HMD-VR without side effects; 76% wanted to try it again.
- How common is multimorbidity in elderly Chinese inpatients?
Among 210,169 elderly inpatients (2008–2019), 91.89% had ≥2 long-term conditions (mean 4.68 diseases) and average medication count was 5.4.