Origin of the name Lincoln: Transferred use of the surname derived from the city of Lincoln in northeastern England. The name is found written in Latin in the 7th century as Lindum Colonia, which is probably a Latinate rendering of the Welsh llyn (lake, pool) and the Latin colonia (colony). From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
Yoga Regimen Can Improve Balance, Mobility For Elderly People. Yoga can be effective in reducing the risk of falls and promoting independence in older age. New Delhi: Participation in yoga programmes can improve balance and boost physical mobility of people aged over 60 years, a study today claimed.
Hearing loss can affect the personality of seniors. Hearing loss has been discovered to have a deep impact on the personality and social life of the elderly, a Swedish study reveals. It is commonly known that people become less outgoing with age.This change of personality has been discovered to be amplified among people suffering from hearing loss. Acknowledging and treating hearing loss in the elderly population is the solution, according to researchers.earing loss affects personality. In a study carried out by Swedish researchers, 400 individuals aged 80-98 years were studied over a six-year period. Every two years, the elderly were assessed in terms of physical and mental measures as well as personality aspects such as their extraversion and emotional stability.