Senior Health & Medical Care

A new study shows flu vaccination lowered testing positive for influenza by 40% during the 2024-25 season, with additional protection against severe outcomes.

• ElderCareCompass Team
• June 13, 2026

The Lancet outlines future directions for improving treatment and understanding of chronic kidney disease, emphasizing personalized approaches and early intervention.

• ElderCareCompass Team
• June 12, 2026

Analysis reveals that Medicare Advantage plans often restrict seniors’ access to necessary specialized treatments, raising concerns about care quality and equity.

• ElderCareCompass Team
• June 11, 2026

A recent study finds that maternal Vitamin D3 supplementation during pregnancy correlates with improved cognitive performance in children at age 10.

• ElderCareCompass Team
• June 8, 2026

Kate Middleton has provided a vulnerable update on her health following William’s admission he ‘couldn’t cope’ if she were to face serious illness.

• ElderCareCompass Team
• June 7, 2026

A man diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 20 was initially dismissed as drinking too much tea. New details highlight misdiagnosis delays and ongoing life with the condition.

• ElderCareCompass Team
• June 6, 2026

In 2025, 198 people died at US national parks, with men representing 83% of fatalities. Five parks accounted for 25% of deaths, mostly from vehicle accidents.

• ElderCareCompass Team
• June 3, 2026

New studies show creatine increases brain energy levels and may slow cognitive decline in early Alzheimer’s patients, with promising clinical trial results.

• ElderCareCompass Team
• June 1, 2026

Jeanne Louise Calment is the only person verified to have lived to 122 years, making her the longest-lived human in recorded history. Her lifespan is confirmed and documented.

• ElderCareCompass Team
• May 25, 2026

Lazare, believed to be among the oldest dogs recorded, has passed away at age 30, marking a remarkable milestone in canine longevity.

• ElderCareCompass Team
• May 19, 2026