Hear about the latest way to improve cognitive function?
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 27, 2020
Hearing aids may help seniors regain executive functioning skills – abilities that don’t typically return once lost, say researchers.
Widowhood speeds dementia’s decline in those at risk
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 27, 2020
Spousal loss is a highly stressful life event that may have deleterious effects on the brain, a new study finds.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, February 28
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 27, 2020
Kidney transplantation benefits outweigh risks for elderly, study finds … Sugary drinks a sour choice for maintaining normal cholesterol levels … Early onset dementia skyrockets among younger patients...
FDA approves quadrivalent flu vaccine for older adults
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 26, 2020
The first of its kind, Fluad Quadrivalent for adults aged 65+ uses the same immune-boosting substance found in the drugmaker’s Fluad trivalent.
Prepare now for coronavirus, association warns
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 26, 2020
LeadingAge has released new recommendations and resources to help eldercare communities prepare for a possible outbreak.
Broad-spectrum antibiotics overused in pneumonia care, say researchers
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 26, 2020
Outcomes are no better for older patients treated with anti-MRSA drugs in the first days of hospitalization than for those who receive standard care.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, February 27
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 26, 2020
Folate levels linked to lower cardiovascular mortality risk in arthritis … Trial drug eases chronic cough symptoms… Lack of evidence stymies guidance for dementia screening in asymptomatic adults
Don’t take these blood-pressure findings with a grain of salt
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 25, 2020
Reducing dietary salt may have a greater effect on older adults’ blood pressure than previously thought, according to a recent research analysis.
Ping pong may be good physical therapy for people with Parkinson’s
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 25, 2020
Motor symptoms and functional abilities improved when seniors engaged in weekly ping pong sessions designed by experienced players.
Moral distress a common problem among physicians in eldercare
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 25, 2020
Four in ten doctors experience significant moral distress when caring for elders who cannot participate in decision-making, a new study finds.