Experts present 7 strategies for successful care of older adults with obesity
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 30, 2024
Quality clinical care for older adults diagnosed with obesity as a disease took center stage at a June 2023 summit hosted by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). The roundtable discussion, including...
Heavy resistance training at 60 brings continuing strong benefits
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 24, 2024
A new study finds that older adults who do heavy resistance training for a year can maintain the gained muscle strength for years afterward. This information is important since depletion of leg muscle...
Cognitive differences between young and old shrink with time, research suggests
By
Donna Shryer
May 06, 2024
Three review studies examined how cognitive abilities change as people age, particularly focusing on whether there are differences between older and younger adults and how these differences evolve over...
Most seniors support virus mitigation efforts, national survey finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 15, 2020
Seniors reported feeling safer with COVID-19 public health measures in place. They’re also more likely to adhere to guidelines meant to reduce transmission, such as avoiding large gatherings.
Pandemic isolation has led to more falls among seniors, online survey finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 21, 2021
For some seniors, pandemic isolation has created a perfect storm of physical inactivity and deconditioning that has resulted in increased falls risk and greater fear of falling, researchers say.
Drug pricing reform deal may allow Medicare to negotiate with drug firms for first time
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 04, 2021
The Democrats’ deal also would limit insulin costs and cap annual out-of-pocket spending at $2,000 for seniors. Pharmacy benefit managers would face transparency requirements as well.
Low physical function tied to higher cardiac risk in older adults
By
John Roszkowski
Sep 02, 2022
Community-dwelling older adults who have lower physical function are at increased risk of developing heart attack, heart failure and stroke, according to new research published in the Journal of the American...
Elders get a cognitive boost after positive social interactions, mobile study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2021
In a smartphone-enabled study, adults aged 70 years and older had better cognitive performance the same day that they reported having more frequent, pleasant social interactions than usual — and on the...
Home health agencies fail to report more than 50% of falls leading to major injuries, OIG finds
By
Adam Healy
Sep 08, 2023
Home health agencies neglected to report 55% of falls leading to major injuries and hospitalizations on their (OASIS) assessments, according to a new government report.
CMS must refine data on antipsychotic drug use in nursing homes, OIG says
By
Alicia Lasek
May 07, 2021
The Minimum Data Set should not be CMS’ sole source for determining the number of nursing home residents using antipsychotic drugs, according to a new report from HHS’ Office of the Inspector General.