Study: MA meal program may improve post-acute recovery for food-insecure adults
By
John Roszkowski
Apr 01, 2024
Food insecurity has often been linked to poor health outcomes. A new study suggests a targeted meal program for economically disadvantaged older adults may improve outcomes post-hospitalization.
Expanding nursing assistant best practices may improve pain detection in older adults
By
John Roszkowski
Aug 14, 2023
Expanding the use of best care practices for nursing assistants, who are on the front lines of providing direct nursing home care, may help improve the early detection of pain and pain management for older...
Older women who maintain stable weight more likely to live longer, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
Aug 30, 2023
Older women who maintain a stable body weight after the age of 60 are more likely to live into their 90s than women who experience significant weight loss as they age, according to a new study.