Co-occurring visual impairment, dementia signal need for intervention
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Alicia Lasek
May 18, 2020
Study participants with both conditions had “particularly poor functionality” with relative scores nearly 50% lower for all activity limitations evaluated.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, May 19
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Alicia Lasek
May 18, 2020
Four ways to help residents prevent blood clots during pandemic … Georgia retirement community’s staff sheltering in place with residents during pandemic … Inpatient palliative care consultations...
COVID-19-caused kidney injuries heighten demand for dialysis
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Alicia Lasek
May 17, 2020
About 15% of patients hospitalized for coronavirus develop acute kidney injury. One SNF dialysis provider has seen a 114% increase in demand for its services.
Seniors with dementia may face three-fold risk of severe COVID-19 illness: study
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Alicia Lasek
May 17, 2020
When social distancing measures are eased, adults with dementia may need greater protections due to their risk profile, researchers say.
Six months of aerobic activity tied to ‘immense’ cognitive benefits
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Alicia Lasek
May 17, 2020
Even inactive adults showed improvements in executive functioning and information retrieval after six months of aerobic exercise, say researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, May 18
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Alicia Lasek
May 17, 2020
COVID-19 social distancing is complicating a ‘silent epidemic’ of hearing loss in senior living … New End of Life Care in Frailty guidelines released … Late-life depression is tied to chronic disease,...
Simplify drug regimens to reduce harm to seniors during pandemic: experts
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Alicia Lasek
May 14, 2020
Clinicians can take steps to lesson the increased risk of medication errors in geriatric patients with multimorbidity, says a group of pharmacologists.
Older adults more active when relationships are strong, new study finds
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Alicia Lasek
May 14, 2020
Participants who have a strong relationship with a life partner or close friends are more likely to engage in regular physical activity, report investigators.
Read my lips: virus may spread through speech
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Alicia Lasek
May 14, 2020
Speaking in a confined environment can cause airborne virus transmission, likely helping to spread the coronavirus, according to new research.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, May 15
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Alicia Lasek
May 14, 2020
McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum virtual event set for July 28, 29 … Late-life depression tied to chronic disease, study finds … Type 2 diabetes linked to worse cognitive performance...