Residents with Alzheimer’s prefer emotionally meaningful pursuits, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 07, 2020
Residents with Alzheimer’s disease prefer emotionally meaningful, familiar pursuits over task-oriented activities, a new study finds.
Intensive blood pressure control benefits adults ages 80 and older
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 07, 2020
The benefits of intensive blood pressure control outweigh the risks for adults over age 80, finds a new study.
Severe hypoglycemia tied to cognitive decline in seniors with type 1 diabetes
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 07, 2020
Adults with type 1 diabetes are living longer, and understanding the role of this common side effect on brain health is crucial, say researchers.
Today is the day! Nominations due for McKnight’s Women of Distinction award
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 07, 2020
Nominations for the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards are due by midnight tonight.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, January 8
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 07, 2020
Antibiograms cannot be used interchangeably between acute care and nursing home affiliates … Antipsychotics raise risk of heart attack, death in hospital study … Lifelong female exercisers benefit...
Food for thought: Cannabis edibles may pose health risks
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 06, 2020
Seniors who consume edible cannabis products should be informed of drug interaction and overconsumption risks, say researchers.
PPIs do not raise dementia risk, review finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 06, 2020
There is no link between a common class of acid reflux medications and increased dementia risk, according to a new analysis.
U.S. seniors report declining mental health, but physical health stable, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 06, 2020
Mental health concerns rose among older Americans from 2003 to 2017, mirroring a trend in younger adults.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, January 7
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 06, 2020
Nursing homes in 11 states may see reduction in transportation rates for portable X-ray suppliers … Many older adults use online reviews to choose doctor – with caution, poll finds … Nonconforming...
Arthritis often a gateway to additional health challenges: CDC
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 05, 2020
Mental distress among adults with arthritis is common, and is linked to treatment non-compliance and lower quality of life, finds a new report.