Only 1 in 10 older adults in a large national survey who were found to have cognitive impairment consistent with […]
Radiologists now perform majority of lumbar punctures in seniors
(HealthDay)—Radiologists now perform most lumbar puncture procedures for Medicare beneficiaries, according to a study published online March 4 in the […]
Frailty, Lack of Caregiver Affect Older Adults’ Ability to Use Virtual Care Visits
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Older adults who are frail or don’t have a caregiver present may not be able […]
Researchers investigate the effect of COVID-19 vaccines on residents of long-term care homes
Long-term care homes have been at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, with 70 percent of COVID-19 deaths […]
Solo seniors with cognitive impairment hit hard by pandemic
The pandemic has exacerbated isolation and fears for one very vulnerable group of Americans: the 4.3 million older adults with […]
Government-funded day care helps keep seniors out of nursing homes and hospitals
Two mornings a week, a van arrives at the Escondido home of Mario Perez and takes him to a new […]
GreatCall's health tech strategy: Meeting seniors where they are
When it comes to the aging in place sector within digital health, there’s other companies and then there’s GreatCall. From […]
Access to In-Home Support Soon to Be Available for Seniors
TUESDAY, Nov. 13, 2018 — In-home services such as help with household chores and caregiver respite will be available to […]
Insulin glargine 300 safe, effective in seniors with T2DM
(HealthDay)—For older adults, insulin glargine 300 units/mL (Gla-300) is safe and as effective as Gla-100, with a similarly low or […]