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Vitamin D Supplementation Found to Reduce Mortality in the Elderly Summary: In a meta-analysis of prospective, population-based, cohort studies, researchers found that an increase in vitamin D levels was associated with a lower mortality rate in the general elderly population. Review and meta-analysis followed studies (n=12) involving elderly participants (n=32,142) whose vitamin D levels were measured.

Exercise, Vitamin D Can Lower Fall Risk in Elderly Task Force Reviewed More Than 50 Studies May 29, 2012 -- Older people can reduce their risk for serious falls by exercising regularly and taking vitamin D supplements, an expert panel now says. The U.S.

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Hearing Loss Linked to Mental Decline in Elderly Jan. 22, 2013 -- Hearing loss and mental decline are two common conditions of aging, and now a new study finds that they may be related. Older people with hearing deficits were more likely than those with normal hearing to develop problems with memory and thinking over the course of the study.

Aging Eyes Are Seeing Better Study Finds Dramatic Drop in Vision Problems Among the Elderly June 29, 2012 -- There has been a dramatic drop in vision impairment among older Americans over the last generation, new research shows.

Higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B, , and vitamin E are associated with better mental functioning in the elderly, a new study has found. Researchers measured blood levels of these nutrients in 104 men and women, whose average age was 87.

Cocoa May Sharpen Aging Brain Cocoa-Rich Drink May Help Brain Health in Older People Aug. 13, 2012 -- Drinking a cocoa-rich beverage every day may help brain health in older adults, a new study shows. The study, published in Hypertension, included 90 elderly people who already had mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which can include difficulty with memory, language, thinking, or judgment.