Vocal training, use will help seniors keep voices strong
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2013
The vocalizations of geriatric rats have provided speech language pathologists with new information on how seniors can strengthen their voices.
Diabetes research ignores older people, study finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 09, 2013
Far too few clinical trials are focused on seniors with diabetes, according to an analysis recently published in the journal Diabetologia.
Nursing homes can enhance pain management with cognitive behavioral therapy, new guidelines say
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 09, 2013
Nursing home residents in chronic pain may benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), according to new guidelines on managing pain in older people.
Before the frat party, the nursing home
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 12, 2013
Some of us could live to be 150.
Catch the (Geriatric) Olympic spirit
By
Mary Gustafson
May 03, 2012
If you’re predicting a case of early-onset Olympic fatigue but still want to root for the good ol’ USA, then cheer on the 25th Annual Geriatric Olympics.
Elderly residents are deficient in vitamin D, study says
Feb 06, 2012
Nearly all residents at a German geriatric rehabilitation hospital had insufficient levels of vitamin D, while more than two-thirds had severely deficient levels, a new study has found.
HHS awarding $159 million in grants for worker training
Aug 09, 2010
The Department of Health and Human Services is awarding $159.1 million to support healthcare workforce training.