Wrong meds may trigger ‘disability cascade’ in older adults: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 12, 2023
Exposure to potentially inappropriate medications ups the odds of new disability and hospitalization by 50% in relatively healthy older adults, researchers report.
Report: COVID-19 linked to higher dementia risk in older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 12, 2024
A new study found a link between having COVID-19 and a higher risk for dementia in people over the age of 60.
Study tests adverse drug events in older adults using electronic health record tool
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 23, 2024
A recently developed electronic health record tool that adjusts medication doses for older adults specifically lowered adverse drug events, a new report showed.
Depression coaching program eases symptoms for older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 26, 2024
A program called “Do More, Feel Better” is helping older adults battle depression — but not the traditional way with counseling from a therapist. Instead of using mental health specialists, coaches...
Nearly 40% of older adults look to unconventional medicine to ease symptoms: study
Aug 16, 2022
Older adults are flocking to integrative medicine, but few discuss their choices with a healthcare provider, a new study finds.