Conversation starter: Social distancing more damaging for some residents
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 09, 2020
Seniors who perceive themselves as younger are less likely to suffer the mental health effects of social distancing, say researchers.
Social distancing reduces infections; N95 masks work best, new study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 02, 2020
The results are the “best available evidence” that coronavirus infection risk depends on distancing and PPE, say investigators.
Residents feel strain of continuing isolation: providers
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Alicia Lasek
May 28, 2020
A tendency toward resilience is common in seniors, but the strain of continued coronavirus lockdown in eldercare communities is beginning to show, say providers.
Parkinson: On-site COVID-19 testing could be key to reducing ‘horrible’ isolation facing residents
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Alicia Lasek
May 26, 2020
Acknowledging the devastating consequences of eldercare facility lockdowns, Mark Parkinson of the AHCA/NCAL proposes an “ideal” scenario for safely reopening to visitors.
Social isolation linked to greater COVID-19 rates in elders: Italian study
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Alicia Lasek
May 21, 2020
Regions with a higher number of nursing facility beds and fewer household members are tied to more COVID-19 cases in people over age 80.
Mental health concerns prompting facilities to request renewed socializing
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Alicia Lasek
May 13, 2020
Some Florida eldercare facility administrators are asking for eased restrictions that would allow limited socializing within their communities.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, April 29
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 28, 2020
Associations create ‘heat map’ of U.S. eldercare facilities with COVID-19 cases … Certain cancers raise COVID-19 mortality risk threefold … New drug formulation could treat Candida infections...
For those with Parkinson’s, virtual courses may relieve social distancing stress
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 05, 2020
Isolation and lack of exercise can aggravate motor symptoms, but new online resources may help patients increase coping abilities.
Social distancing greatly reduced coronavirus infections in China
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 26, 2020
A series of social interventions and a lockdown prevented 94% of infections in one province, according to analysts.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, March 9
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 08, 2020
Cognitive screening recommended for older adults in orthopedic rehab … Prioritize senior living residents in COVID-19-related funding: ASHA … Asthma drug Singulair and generic to get ‘black...