Older adults eye urgent care, retail clinics for care, poll shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 11, 2024
Older adults are turning more commonly to urgent care centers and retail clinics for their immediate medical needs, according to a new poll of 2,657 adults ages 50 to 80 completed in 2023. About 60% of...
Suicides up most in 2022 among older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 17, 2023
New statistics out about older adults and suicides shed light on the seriousness of the problem and the need for better solutions.
Eat up, older adults: Certain nutrients linked to better cognitive function
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 08, 2023
Several nutrients are linked with cognitive function and mood in older adults, according to a new report.
Laundry expert: Universal care worker now the norm
By
John Hall
Mar 06, 2023
With laundry departments hit hard by staffing challenges, more facilities are relying on universal care workers.
‘More must be done’ by providers for emergency prep: Senate report
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 24, 2023
Massive power failures and widespread evacuations caused by severe weather should be taken as a “warning sign” that US nursing homes remain unprepared for emergencies and the coming effects of climate...
Severe long COVID linked to lasting cough, sputum production
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Kristen Fischer
Nov 17, 2023
People who experienced severe long COVID had two stand-out symptoms: Persistent cough and a lot of sputum within the year after being hospitalized for their initial infection, according to a new study.
Report spots care planning gaps for nursing home residents
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 12, 2023
A new report looks at what’s working to help residents in long-term care communities prioritize care planning and advanced care planning, or ACP.
Older adults who volunteered more often had better emotional well-being, were less likely to have Alzheimer’s disease and had lower risks for not being able to perform activities of daily living.
Increased TV, video watching tied to more bathroom trips at night
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 23, 2024
Adults who watch TV or videos in excess of five hours a day are more likely to urinate more at night, a new study finds.
Report points out patient quality-of-life challenges following hip fracture surgeries
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 25, 2024
Hip fracture surgery results in challenges in mobility and self-care, and interrupts an individual’s usual activity in older adults more compared to younger people, according to a study published on...