Online interactions may slow memory decline, study finds
By
Donna Shryer
May 17, 2021
Regular online communication with friends and family as well as in-person interaction and phone chats all work together to help maintain long-term memory among older persons, says a study conducted by...
Social factors linked to disparities in rehab services for critically ill older adults
By
Donna Shryer
May 12, 2024
A recent study confirmed the link between social determinants of health (SDOH), such as dual Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, rural residence and limited English proficiency, and reduced delivery of...
Study: Nursing home resident aggression represents widespread concern
By
Donna Shryer
May 06, 2024
In the first large-scale study on resident-to-resident elder mistreatment (RREM) in nursing homes, researchers found a one-month prevalence of all RREM types of 20%.