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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 6, 2025

4 min

Understanding the Past and Present: Why no RSV vaccine for over 80s? (A Comprehensive Guide)

RSV is responsible for thousands of hospitalizations among older adults annually. The misconception or past exclusion related to the question, **why no RSV vaccine for over 80s**, arose from clinical trial limitations and early campaign policies in certain regions, not from a lack of efficacy or availability.

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Oct 5, 2025

5 min

What percentage of 80 year olds are incontinent?

While exact figures vary by study, research suggests that over 20% of community-dwelling individuals aged 80 and over experience urinary incontinence, with rates increasing significantly among institutionalized seniors. It is a common yet manageable health concern for many, not an inevitable part of growing older.

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