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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.
Ping pong may be good physical therapy for people with Parkinson’s
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 25, 2020
Motor symptoms and functional abilities improved when seniors engaged in weekly ping pong sessions designed by experienced players.
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.
Arthritis pain treatment approved for OTC use
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 20, 2020
A prescription-strength nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory gel for arthritis is the first of its kind to be approved for over-the-counter use in the United States.
Exercise need not be strenuous to aid memory preservation, study finds
By
John O'Connor
Feb 19, 2020
Moderate exercises such as brisk walks and water aerobics can be just as helpful for preserving memory function as high-intensity workouts, United Kingdom researchers have found.
Risky business: 4 risk factors that may send residents back to the hospital
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John O'Connor
Feb 19, 2020
Post-surgical geriatric patients with four distinct characteristics are most likely to be readmitted to a hospital, University of Virginia researchers have found.
‘Use it or lose it’ appears to have cognitive functioning application
By
John O'Connor
Feb 19, 2020
Regularly engaging in diverse activities throughout adulthood can help people retain cognitive functioning abilities in old age, according to a new study.
Operators treating Medicare Advantage enrollees for depression, dementia and frailty are unfairly penalized:...
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 11, 2020
Operators who serve a disproportionate share of beneficiaries with these conditions are penalized twice, argue researchers.
A whole new world: 15% growth in post-acute care among 30-year nursing home industry changes
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 11, 2020
The population of residents served by nursing homes has undergone dramatic changes since the call for an overhaul in 1987, a recent study shows.