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The phenomenon of self-directed speech in patients with neurodegenerative conditions requires a nuanced and empathetic clinical approach from caregivers. 🏛️📜

"How Caregivers Should Respond When Dementia Patients Talk to Themselves." For those interested in geriatric care and family advocacy, this is an excellent resource.

Full article here:
🔗 https://www.onecaregiversjourney.com/caregivers-respond-dementia-self-talking/

#Gerontology #DementiaCare #EleanorGaccetta #Healthcare #PublicInterest #CaregiverAdvocacy

How Caregivers Should Respond When Dementia Patients Talk to Themselves

Learn how caregivers should respond when dementia patients talk to themselves. Discover some practical tips for calm dementia care.

Eleanor Gaccetta

UniversityofGroningenLibrary 3d ago

New in our electronic collection:

➡️ Healthy Ageing. Social, Behavioural and Design Innovations in Research

🔗 https://doi.org/10.56687/9781447375210

#OpenScience #OpenAccess #sociology #gerontology #psychology #cognition #policy #research #health

Scientific Frontline Mar 26

The thymus gland, historically categorized as a predominantly active organ during childhood, remains a vital biological regulator in adulthood, with its health directly correlating to longevity, disease resistance, and immune stability.
#Immunology #Radiology #Oncology #Gerontology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/03/imgy03262601.html

The underestimated thymus: New studies reveal its relevance for healthy aging

People with a healthy thymus gland live longer and are less likely to fall ill

Scientific Frontline Mar 19

The application of a topical testosterone gel, combined with therapeutic exercise, selectively reduces unhealthy visceral fat in older women recovering from hip fractures without causing an overall loss of total body mass or essential muscle.
#Kinesiology #Gerontology #Endocrinology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/03/bio03192601.html

Testosterone Improves Fat Distribution for Older Women

As we age, the amount and distribution of fat in our bodies changes.

Scientific Frontline Mar 11

Gerontology is the comprehensive, multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults. Its primary goals are to understand the complex biological, psychological, and social processes that occur as organisms age
#Gerontology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/03/cat03112601.html

Gerontology: In-Depth Description

Gerontology is the comprehensive, multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults.

Scientific Frontline Mar 3

Fecal transplants from older, #estropausal female mice significantly improve #ovarian function, reduce tissue inflammation, and enhance overall fertility in younger female mice.
#Gerontology #ReproductiveBiology #Microbiology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/03/bio03032601.html

Fecal Transplants from Older Mice Significantly Improve Ovarian Function and Fertility in Younger Mice

The surprising findings shed light on the little-known relationship between the microbiome and the reproductive system.

Centre for Population Change Mar 3

In the latest issue of Changing Populations, we report on a study by CG member Dr Jo Hale from the University of St Andrews, which has found that reducing social isolation protects the brain in later life.

Head to section 8 to find out more: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/WzAYgcw05ELXCdXJ?ref=Link

#ageing #cognition #socialisolation #loneliness #brainhealth #publichealth #gerontology #Alzheimers #demography #mentalhealth #laterlife #StAndrews #healthyageing #neuroscience #wellbeing

Centre for Population Change Feb 27

📨 If you are a #LinkedIn user, make sure you subscribe to our new LinkedIn newsletter 'The Population Post', a monthly round-up of our research and activities: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/population-post-february-2026-esrc-centre-for-population-change--7trye

You can also follow our ESRC Centre for #Population Change and Connecting #Generations page at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esrc-centre-for-population-change-and-connecting-generations

#demography #socialscience #geography #fertility #family #kin #ageing #gerontology #socialpolicy #economics #brexit #mentalhealth

The Population Post | February 2026

Welcome to The Population Post, a monthly round-up from the ESRC Centre for Population Change and Connecting Generations, featuring just some of our latest research and activities that you may have missed. Visit our website to explore more about our research projects, events, publications and media

Centre for Population Change Feb 16

🗞️ CPC-CG member Professor Athina Vlachantoni and CPC-CG Co-Director Professor Maria Evandrou (Department of #Gerontology at University of #Southampton) recently wrote an article examining why white British #families are more likely to depend on #grandparents for #childcare, drawing on findings from #UnderstandingSociety data.

Head to section 5 of the latest #ChangingPopulations magazine to read the article: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/WzAYgcw05ELXCdXJ?ref=Link&loc=play

#family #demography #ageing #workingparents #childcarecosts

Scientific Frontline Feb 3

A novel "aging clock" based on gene expression patterns has revealed that individual #nerve cells age at varying rates, with some #neurons exhibiting advanced biological #aging even in young organisms.
#Neuroscience #Bioinformatics #Gerontology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/02/ns02032601.html

A clock that measures the aging of nerve cells finds molecules that protect against age-related neurodegeneration

The nematode Caenorhabditis elegans has a simple nervous system consisting of just 302 neurons