Financial decline precedes dementia diagnosis … Universal flu vaccine trial starts as MERS vaccine tested in older adults … Parkinson’s drug Nuplazid can be used with, without dementia … Study:...
For the first time, vaccines are available for all 3 viruses targeting older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 20, 2023
COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus cases are increasing, and the height of influenza season is on the horizon, but older adults and long-term care staff members are entering the first virus season...
AARP stands with HHS in plan to reduce drug costs
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 19, 2023
AARP and AARP Foundation are getting involved in a lawsuit between Merck Co. and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over Medicare’s new authority to negotiate lower prescription drug prices....
Dementia telehealth program cuts costs, boosts quality of life
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 19, 2023
A new study finds that a popular dementia telehealth care program has three benefits: It boosts outcomes for people with the disease, eases the burden on paid caregivers and lowers Medicare costs, according...
Study: C. difficile transmission may hinge on individuals, not infection control tools
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 19, 2023
A person’s biology may play more of a role in how Clostridioides difficile, or C. diff, spreads more so than healthcare facility preventive measures, a new study finds. This means that transmission of...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Sept. 19
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 19, 2023
Here’s how many nursing homes can meet proposed staffing requirements … Slim reimbursement for lumbar puncture an obstacle for Alzheimer’s care … Health, food policies could aid antimicrobial resistance...
Post-acute rehab at SNFs did not improve seniors’ physical function, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
Sep 18, 2023
Older residents, with or without dementia, who underwent physical rehabilitation at skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) following hospital discharge did not experience significant improvement in their physical...
Clinical decision tool may cut improper meds’ use in older patients
By
John Roszkowski
Sep 18, 2023
A new clinical decision support (CDS) intervention tool developed by the Houston Methodist Hospital system was found to be effective in reducing potentially inappropriate medication use in older patients.
Lack of purpose in life linked to cognitive decline, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
Sep 18, 2023
Older adults who are experiencing cognitive decline may have increased feelings of a lack of purpose in life, according to new research.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Sept. 18
By
John Roszkowski
Sep 18, 2023
New study finds LGBTQ education is inadequate in geriatric medicine … CMS lowers out-of-pocket cost of 34 prescription drugs … Researchers discover nasal immunotherapy may help treat Alzheimer’s...