Optimism linked to improved physical function in older women
By
John Roszkowski
Apr 01, 2024
Higher degrees of optimism may improve physical function for older women as they age, a large cohort study has found.
Diabetes, pollution and alcohol are biggest risk factors for dementia, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
Apr 01, 2024
Diabetes, air pollution and alcohol consumption were found to be top risk factors for dementia, according to a UK study.
Study: MA meal program may improve post-acute recovery for food-insecure adults
By
John Roszkowski
Apr 01, 2024
Food insecurity has often been linked to poor health outcomes. A new study suggests a targeted meal program for economically disadvantaged older adults may improve outcomes post-hospitalization.
Clinical briefs for Monday, April 1
By
John Roszkowski
Apr 01, 2024
Study finds COVID booster cuts severe COVID risk by a third in patients with weak immune systems … Virtual rehabilitation can benefit stroke recovery … Research finds combining prostate MRI with a...
Report: During pandemic, Alzheimer’s discharges to home health, home rise, while those to nursing homes...
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 29, 2024
A new study pinpoints how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the post-hospital discharge settings for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRDs). Discharges to nursing homes fell, while...
Hospices with higher assisted living volume had lower-quality scores, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 29, 2024
Hospice providers that served higher volumes of assisted living patient days had lower-quality scores, according to a new study.
Study defines which fall prevention strategies are best for older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 29, 2024
There’s a good amount of scientific evidence that functional exercises to boost leg strength and balance can be effective at preventing falls among community-dwelling older adults at an average or high...
Clinical briefs for Friday, March 29
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 29, 2024
Unclear if CDC plan lowered C. difficile … Scientists transfer Alzheimer’s between mice bone marrow … Simple combo reduces surgical infections … Researchers question MRI brain imaging signal...
App program lowers sitting time, improves blood pressure in older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 28, 2024
A mobile app-based intervention reduced the time older adults spent sitting by about 30 minutes a day. It also improved blood pressure, according to a study published Wednesday in JAMA Network Open.
1 delirium episode upped dementia risk by 3 times, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 28, 2024
Delirium is a strong risk factor for dementia and death in older people, a study published Wednesday found.