Longer post-acute stay may aid hip fracture recovery: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 27, 2020
Hip fracture surgery outcomes are tied to the patient’s length of stay in post-acute facilities, finds a new study of fee-for-service care.
Study shows hip protectors significantly cut fracture risk
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 05, 2020
Eldercare residents who wore hip protectors reduced their risk of hip fracture nearly threefold, a new study published in the November issue of JAMDA has found.
Hip protectors dramatically reduce injury risk, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 22, 2019
The risk of hip fracture was reduced nearly three-fold among elderly care facility residents who wore hip protectors, say researchers.
Statins not linked to cognitive decline in the elderly
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 19, 2019
There is no link between statin medications and cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new observational study.
Exercise discovery: 10 minutes a day helps keep dementia away
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 06, 2019
A new study shows that 10-to-20 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise each day may be the minimum required to boost key brain functions.
An avocado per day may keep ‘bad’ cholesterol away
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 28, 2019
Eating one avocado per day may help lower levels of oxidized LDL cholesterol, according to Penn State University researchers.
Seniors with COPD using more cannabinoids as U.S. interest ‘skyrockets’
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2019
Canadian seniors with COPD are using more prescription cannabinoids, while U.S. seniors show a ‘skyrocketing’ interest in the substances for pain relief.
Simple interventions can greatly reduce residents’ falls
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 23, 2019
Fatal falls have nearly tripled among older Americans, and experts are calling for stepped-up prevention measures such as these.
Stealth heart attack symptoms often ignored, delaying care
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 12, 2019
Mild, slow heart attack symptoms may sneak up on residents with multiple health problems, delaying time to treatment by five hours.
Large numbers of Americans with chronic kidney disease have uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes. A national response is needed, researchers say, and a White House initiative may be a start.