Boxing helps those with Parkinson’s knock out symptoms
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 10, 2020
Participants in a non-contact boxing program reported improved non-motor symptoms and greater confidence in their ability to continue exercising.
Study: Technology engages dementia residents in rehab
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 04, 2020
Therapy using an interactive touchscreen system successfully engaged older adult community residents with dementia and improved functional outcomes, according to the results of a new study led by a Pennsylvania...
Conditions affecting the elderly driving up health costs, say researchers
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 03, 2020
Care for falls, back pain, arthritic disease and diabetes, among other conditions, are fueling trillions in healthcare costs.
Excessive sleepiness in elders tied to increased disease risk
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 02, 2020
Older adults who sleep excessively during the day are more likely to develop a chronic health condition within three years, a new study has found.
About that alarming rise in nursing home closings …
By
John O'Connor
Mar 02, 2020
If you own equities or are involved in the skilled care sector, last week provided more than its share of bad news.
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.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, February 26
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 25, 2020
A weak heart can affect the brain and contribute to cognitive decline … Annual breast cancer screening not beneficial for women over age 75 … Adults don’t need tetanus, diphtheria boosters if...
The gig economy’s latest victim? Healthcare staffing
By
Chris Caulfield
Feb 25, 2020
The traditional healthcare staffing model isn’t working. It’s inefficient and expensive for facilities, burning out nurses by strong-arming them into overworking, and putting patients at risk. When...
Elders with diabetes more likely to receive insulin, but less likely to benefit
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 24, 2020
Elders with diabetes and multimorbidity are more likely to hit low Hemoglobin A1c targets using high-risk medications, a new study finds.
Hospital-associated disabilities can undermine recovery, authors claim
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 21, 2020
Despite decades of study, hospital‐associated disability remains common for vulnerable elders – and the problem is ripe for solutions, say researchers.