Who most fears falling? Older women who live alone, study reveals
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 06, 2022
Clinical factors such as hypertension and stroke were also linked to distress about potential falls in 70% of the surveyed study participants.
CDC: Senior care challenges ahead as nearly one-half of U.S. older adults say they have arthritis
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 13, 2021
The number of adults with activity-limiting arthritis is growing, especially among seniors, according to a new analysis of national survey data.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, March 31
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 31, 2021
Antibiotics course for pneumonia could be 5 days shorter, trial suggests … Medicare survey: Men make more plan decisions, fewer elderly have Advantage plans, Midwest prefers supplement … Direct oral...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Nov. 11
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 11, 2020
LeadingAge survey finds 37% of members with rapid COVID tests from feds are not using them … New sporicidal cleaner for C. diff employs electrostatic spray for healthcare settings … LTC task force...
Do you want to know that you’ll develop Alzheimer’s? For many, the answer is yes
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 02, 2020
Most adults want to know that they have Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear, finds a UK survey. And 75% are willing to be tested.
After 20 years on the market, AbbVie’s dry-eye drug Restasis to be available as generic
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 03, 2022
Dry eyes affect nearly 19% percent of adults aged 75 years and older, according to data from a national survey.
Improved cardiorespiratory fitness helps lower dementia risk: study
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 12, 2019
Improving cardiorespiratory fitness over time halves dementia risk in older adults, a unique health survey analysis has found.
The COVID-19 outbreak may be indirectly affecting cognition, behavior and function in people with dementia and mild cognitive impairment, say investigators.
Team will use $2 million grant to help improve bariatric care services
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 02, 2019
Researchers plan to use a $2 million grant to survey nursing homes nationwide and create a strategy toolkit for bariatric care.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 15
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2021
Survey: Most seniors approve of healthcare worker vaccinations … Depression levels rose among older adults during pandemic, survey shows … Alzheimer’s advocates urge HHS to adopt ‘aggressive’...