Falling U.S. infection rates are only seen in healthcare settings and are likely due to proactive measures taken by providers, say researchers.
Extra caution can fuel falls for vision impaired, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 19, 2019
Cautious stepping behavior may affect stability and increase falls risk in people with visual impairment, a recent study has found.
Mild cognitive impairment can undermine heart-attack care: study
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 24, 2019
Seniors with mild cognitive impairment are much less likely to receive treatments for a heart attack while in the hospital, investigators say.
Seniors who become dizzy soon after standing risk a fall: study
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 11, 2021
Older patients should be routinely evaluated for a symptomless cause of chronic dizziness that can raise the odds of a fall within 12 months, investigators say.
Residents’ physical decline tied to extended anticholinergic, sedative use
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 04, 2020
Long-term exposure to anticholinergic and sedative medications is linked to reduced physical function — though not cognitive function — in nursing home residents.
Hear about the latest way to improve cognitive function?
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 27, 2020
Hearing aids may help seniors regain executive functioning skills – abilities that don’t typically return once lost, say researchers.
It’s time: Nominate your candidate for a McKnight’s Women of Distinction award
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 03, 2019
Do you know an accomplished woman who deserves the spotlight? Honor her with a nomination for the 2nd Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.
Exercising one time is just as effective as 12 weeks’ training
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 28, 2019
A single bout of aerobic exercise can have an immediate effect on cognitive function and working memory in older adults.
Smartphone ‘selfie’ seen as blood pressure monitor of the future
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 06, 2019
New smartphone technology uses facial videos to accurately take blood pressure readings. Developers see it as a future blood pressure cuff alternative.
Lifelong mental stimulation may prevent dementia, despite brain changes
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 15, 2019
A lifetime of cognitively challenging activity is tied to lower dementia risk, even in people whose brains show signs of Alzheimer’s disease.