Early vaccination sped up decline in COVID infections, study in Genesis facilities finds
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 20, 2021
Nursing homes that administered shots early in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout experienced a lower rate of new infections compared to later-vaccinating sites. The results underscore the efficacy of the drugs...
Untracked COVID: Nursing home workers have died at twice the rate of hospital workers
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 09, 2021
Nursing home care providers have the sad distinction of accounting for a large proportion of healthcare workers’ COVID deaths, according to new 2020 data that was not tracked by the U.S. government....
Seniors are absent — but necessary — in COVID-19 vaccine trials, experts say
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 29, 2020
With older adults frequently excluded in COVID-19 clinical trials, investigators are concerned that they will ultimately be denied treatments and vaccines due to safety concerns.
Vitamin E shows promise in preventing muscle damage after heart attack
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 16, 2019
Vitamin E therapy given before and after lifesaving heart procedures may reduce inflammation and help preserve heart muscle.
With careful adoption, soy and wheat can help maintain seniors’ muscles, says expert
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 08, 2020
Plant protein can help older adults maintain muscle mass, but users must adjust for any loss of animal protein when making dietary changes, says a nutrition scientist.
Ping pong may be good physical therapy for people with Parkinson’s
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 25, 2020
Motor symptoms and functional abilities improved when seniors engaged in weekly ping pong sessions designed by experienced players.
Non-traumatic tooth loss linked to heart disease
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2019
Caregivers should be aware that adults who have lost teeth in non-traumatic ways may be at increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Deep sleep may buffer against memory loss in those with Alzheimer’s brain changes: study
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Alicia Lasek
May 05, 2023
Deep sleep may help build cognitive reserve, increasing resilience against the effects of beta-amyloid brain changes, investigators report.
Excessive daytime sleepiness predicts mortality in nursing home residents
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 16, 2023
Excessive daytime sleepiness predicts both mortality and the presence of age-related comorbidities in the long-stay nursing home population, investigators report.
CMS: Seniors to benefit as feds slash Medicare Part B co-insurances for 27 drugs
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 16, 2023
A provision of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will slash Medicare Part B co-insurances for 27 drugs between $2 and $390 per average dose beginning April 1. Certain vaccine cost-sharing will also be...