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Life expectancy is increasing again – record low fertility

Life expectancy for men and women in Norway increased last year. At the same time, fertility rates are at a record low, and people are waiting longer and longer to have their first child.

The number of centenarians in Norway has tripled

There could be even more in the years to come.

Norwegian study: People aged 60 to 90 are less likely to develop dementia than before

Nevertheless, the total number of people living with dementia is on the rise.

Elderly suicide rates are on the rise. Home healthcare services have an important responsibility

The greatest increase in the number of suicides in recent years has been among seniors over 80 years old. Healthcare professionals can detect suicide risk among the elderly but lack the necessary resources, according to a new study.

Today's 70-year-olds are as mentally sharp as 60-year-olds used to be

Older people are scoring better on memory and cognitive tests than before, according to a study from Tromsø, Norway.

Over 55 and looking for a job? Here are one researcher's tips for succeeding

Researcher Anne Grethe Solberg has interviewed mature job seekers. She clearly sees what works and what doesn't work in getting a new job.

Older employees are not given as advanced work tasks as their younger colleagues

Employees aged between 50 and 59 have lower potential than their younger colleagues, a new Norwegian study reveals. Age researcher Per Erik Solem disagrees. When you have experience, you can work more efficiently, he believes.

Your brain doesn’t get any younger from studying

Our brain shrinks as we get older. Higher education doesn’t help us then, as researchers previously believed.

We have to think about dementia long before we get old, say researchers

A drug is now approved in the US, that can be used in the treatment of dementia. That's good news. But new treatments are not enough. We need to take action ourselves to avoid the disease, researchers says.

Our hearing's gotten better in the last 20 years, here's why

Quieter workplaces and fewer ear infections might be why we have better hearing today than the people who came before us, according to a new study.

Your brain may be the organ strengthened the most by physical exercise, says neuroscientist

Long-term studies show that people who are physically active on a regular basis can halve their risk of getting Alzheimer's. Why doesn't everyone use such easily accessible 'medicine'?

Adult children providing care for parents can lose income in the long-term

Having parents who are nearing the end of their lives can take a heavy toll, both physically and emotionally. A new study shows that income can also be affected in the long-term if you provide regular care to ageing parents.

Old people choose to move to remote and unpractical houses in Norway. Can they still expect the same level of welfare services?

In a few years, the number of 90-year-olds in Norway will quadruple. The number of 70-year-olds is expected to double and 80-year-olds to triple. How will society be able to help all of them, if many choose to live in places that others move away from?

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Tag: aging

Life expectancy is increasing again – record low fertility

The number of centenarians in Norway has tripled

Norwegian study: People aged 60 to 90 are less likely to develop dementia than before

Elderly suicide rates are on the rise. Home healthcare services have an important responsibility

Today's 70-year-olds are as mentally sharp as 60-year-olds used to be

Over 55 and looking for a job? Here are one researcher's tips for succeeding

Older employees are not given as advanced work tasks as their younger colleagues

Your brain doesn’t get any younger from studying

We have to think about dementia long before we get old, say researchers

Our hearing's gotten better in the last 20 years, here's why

Your brain may be the organ strengthened the most by physical exercise, says neuroscientist

Adult children providing care for parents can lose income in the long-term

Old people choose to move to remote and unpractical houses in Norway. Can they still expect the same level of welfare services?

Researchers create social solutions for municipal elderly care

How fair are today’s pensions?

Greater risk of dying from a hip fracture if you live in the city

Older workers feel less tired than their younger colleagues

Family values in Europe: Georgia is on one extreme. Norway is on the other.

Who chooses to work past age 67?

Strength training helps the over 70s bulk up

Why omega-3 lowers risk of disease

Why do men grow bald?

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