IEyeNews

iLocal News Archives

Elderly

Exposure to scents during sleep boosts memory

Dreamstime By Lynn Allison From Newsmax A new study found that older adults who were exposed to specific scents as they slept performed better on verbal memory tests. They also experienced improved function in the brain pathway that supports memory…

Government increases stipends for older persons, Seafarers, Veterans & Persons Living with Permanent Disabilities

Grand Cayman, August 7 2023 – Older persons and adults living with permanent disabilities who receive financial assistance from the Cayman Islands Government, will see their monthly stipends from the Needs Assessment Unit (NAU) increase by more than 30% immediately….

HSA offers new geriatric service for patients 60 and over

Dr Glaister Bell, Older people living in the Cayman Islands will now be able to access specialised geriatric medical care through the Health Services Authority’s (HSA) Specialist Clinic located at the Smith Road Medical Centre.  Geriatric medical care involves the…

Cayman: The Council of Older Persons mourns loss of Council Member

Mr Conolly poses for a photo in 2019 when he was one of the Older Persons Month Ambassadors Friday, 21 July 2023 – It is with profound sadness that the Council of Older Persons (the Council) sadly announces the loss of one…

Chamber’s Leadership Cayman 2023 Class presents Wheels for Meals to raise funds for Meals on Wheels

George Town – The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce Leadership Cayman (LC) class of 2023 is hosting a fundraising event ‘Wheels for Meals’ at Vital Spinbar & Yogaden in Grand Harbour on Saturday, June 24 from 9am to 2pm. All…

How Seniors Are Using Creativity to Boost Their Mental and Emotional Well-Being

Photo by Richard Sagredo on Unsplash Art has long been considered as an effective means of self-expression and healing. Painting, sketching, and crafts can provide a variety of advantages for seniors’ mental and emotional well-being. In this article, we will…

Cayman: ESO issues Response to elderly and sick householder

The Economics and Statistics Office (ESO) has acknowledged that an elderly couple, one of whom is sick, might be overwhelmed in participating in the office’s Household Budget Survey (HBS) currently underway.  Responding to an article on a local news media…

Optimism about aging can reverse cognitive decline

Dreamstime By Lynn Allison From Newsmax Researchers from the Yale School of Public Health found that a positive attitude about aging and growing old may help older adults regain certain cognitive skills. According to Study Finds, older individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)…

Irregular sleep patterns raise heart risks for seniors

Dreamstime From Newsmax Sticking to a consistent sleeping routine may help keep your arteries clear as you age, new research suggests. Conversely, older adults who slept for a varying number of hours each night and tended to fall asleep at…

N.Y., Fla. among most expensive US States to retire

By Lee Barney From Newsmax Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut and New Jersey are the four most expensive states in the country to retire, according to a study by Seniorly. Perhaps more surprising, Florida and Texas, where many people of all ages have…