After a period of decline, COVID-19 cases are once again increasing in nursing homes across the United States, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In the first two weeks of June...
Sleep apnea advances continue in areas of medication, weight loss surgery, studies show
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 24, 2024
It is estimated that 56% of people aged 65 and older are at high risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In addition to age, OSA is linked to being overweight. Two recent studies moved the needle...
Heavy resistance training at 60 brings continuing strong benefits
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 24, 2024
A new study finds that older adults who do heavy resistance training for a year can maintain the gained muscle strength for years afterward. This information is important since depletion of leg muscle...
Clinical briefs for Monday, June 24
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 24, 2024
Brain–gut microbiome system plays influential role on mental health, study affirms … Healthcare disparities persist for veterans … Cannabis use may be an independent risk factor for COVID-19–related...
Chronic pain does not interfere with insomnia therapy in veterans, trial finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 20, 2024
A new study finds that pain generally doesn’t affect how cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) works in older adults, so they shouldn’t avoid using the treatment. CBT-I is the gold-standard...
Research uncovers racial disparities in hospice discharge outcomes
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 20, 2024
When Black patients leave hospice care alive, they have a higher risk for being admitted to a hospital, according to a study published on May 16 in JAMA Network Open.
Mindfulness can ease nursing staff stress, analysis finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 20, 2024
Nurses who practice mindfulness do better at managing anxiety and stress, according to a new report published this month in the journal Archives of Psychiatric Nursing.
Clinical briefs for Friday, June 21
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 20, 2024
Prostate drugs may protect from dementia with Lewy bodies, study finds … Report: Cochlear implants may slow dementia … Healthy lifestyle key for longevity — even in late life, study finds … Report:...
Time spent sedentary in cardiac rehab can hurt outcomes, activity capability
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 19, 2024
A new study found that how much time people in cardiac rehabilitation spent sitting or lying down could negatively affect their outcomes and ability to complete activities of daily living. Findings published...
Amazon expands mail-order subscriptions to Prime members on Medicare
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 19, 2024
Amazon.com is letting Prime members on Medicare join its RxPass mail-order prescription service for just $5 a month. The move could save older adults more money on out-of-pocket costs for generic prescription...