U.S. labs predict COVID test delays, cite surge in demand
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 16, 2020
Long-term care facilities soon may face longer waits for PCR test results as diagnostic laboratories reach or exceed testing capacity, lab reps say. The warning comes as U.S. COVID cases spike upward.
Work-life balance can help older adults thwart depression
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 14, 2023
Work-life balance may look a little different for older adults compared to younger adults juggling work and children, but it’s still just as important for older individuals, according to a study.
Air filters can’t stop viral infection transmission, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 17, 2023
Air filtration systems may be the norm in long-term care facilities post-pandemic, but a new study says they can’t stop people from getting viral infections, according to new research.
Exercising with depression can reduce Parkinson’s risk, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 03, 2023
Exercising before and after being diagnosed with depression can reduce the risk for Parkinson’s disease — a risk that goes up if you stop, according to a new study.
Older adults’ brain health declined more quickly than normal during pandemic, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 02, 2023
People ages 50 to 80 saw brain health deteriorate more quickly during the pandemic even if they didn’t have COVID-19, a new study shows.
Diabetes multiplies hospital admission risk for home health patients, study finds
By
Adam Healy
Oct 02, 2023
Home health patients with diabetes are three times more likely to be hospitalized than those without, according to a new study.
Casts just as effective as surgery for some wrist fractures in older people, study says
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 24, 2023
When an older adult breaks a wrist, a doctor may recommend a cast or surgery. But a new study finds that getting a cast is just as good as surgery for such fractures.
Sweltering heat problematic for people with dementia
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 13, 2023
Scorching temperatures — think triple digits — are tough for all of us, but heat can be really dangerous for a person with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. That’s why knowing what to do — and...
Multivitamins may power memory improvements
By
Kristen Fischer
May 31, 2023
Taking a multivitamin could improve memory in older adults, according to a new study.
CDC survey: Rigid work schedules, unpaid sick leave harm mental health
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 26, 2023
Serious psychological distress among U.S. workers in 2021 was tied to many work conditions, including trouble changing schedules, investigators report.