Can blood glucose monitoring prevent dementia?
According to a report in Reuters, NEW YORK seniors with high blood sugar - but not high enough to be diabetic - face a slightly greater risk of developing dementia, according to a new study of over...
View ArticleDoes caregiver stress lead to increased anti-anxiety drug use?
A PharmaTimes story revealed that the stress associated with providing unpaid care for a sick or disabled adult is leading to a 29 percent greater use of anti-anxiety medicines among such caregivers,...
View ArticleHelping Elders Address Incontinence to Prevent a Worse Condition from Developing
The importance of addressing incontinence immediately when it arises cannot be overstated. Around 20 million people in the United States alone suffer from incontinence, nearly 75% of which are women....
View ArticleThe Importance of Hydration in Preserving Joints and Preventing Falls
Proper hydration is one of the most essential aspects of maintaining good functionality of the joints and organs in the body. Many of the body’s essential nutrients are delivered through water. Some of...
View ArticleNew study finds that Risk of stroke can be reduced through Vitamin B...
A study by Zhengzhou University in China, as reported in HealthDay News, found that taking vitamin B supplements may help reduce the risk of stroke by as much as 7 percent. Although vitamin B...
View ArticleCan Referral to Home Health Care reduce ER visits?
According to Nurses.com, the CDC issued a new report on ER visits by people 65 and older, stating that 511 people per 1,000 in that age group visited an ER during the two-year period spanning 2009-10....
View ArticleChoosing a Form of Care for Your Loved Ones
Just this month, another California assisted living facility in under fire for neglecting patients during a transitional period of relocation. All of this, after a mid-October suspension of license...
View ArticleCan Monitoring Heart Disease in Women identify early Warning Signs for...
There is new evidence that women with heart disease might be at increased risk for dementia, according to a story in HealthDay News. A study reported in the Journal of the American Heart Association...
View ArticleWatch out for loneliness during the holidays
The holiday season is supposed to be a nurturing time for family members to reconnect and celebrate. But for many seniors, the holidays can bring feelings of sadness, loneliness and isolation. “It’s...
View ArticleGeneric drugs can cause confusion for caregivers and risks to patients
Many seniors are taking multiple prescriptions and it is often hard to determine which medications were originally prescribed and which were substituted for generics. Sometimes, the generics may be...
View ArticleSeniors Account for 9 out of the 10 Most Frequent, Fastest Growing Conditions...
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, which has analysed data from the Hospital Cost and Utilization project , senior health conditions accounted for 9 out of the 10 most...
View ArticleCan more exercise prevent heart attacks?
Quoting from a study by the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease, HealthDay News reports that being physically fit can help prevent heart attacks and increase survival in...
View ArticleFalls among older adults leading to increase in spinal injuries
A story by United Press International (UPI) discovered that traumatic spinal cord injuries are on the rise in the United States and the leading cause no longer is motor vehicle crashes, but falls,...
View ArticleCan More Activity Can Reduce Risk of Disability?
As a certified physical therapist, my staff and I understand the importance of staying active as we age, so our health aides encourage our clients to increase their activity during the day. This...
View ArticleAre Arthritis and Depression linked?
While arthritis is associated with a deteriorating physical condition, a new study suggests that it also can affect an arthritis patient’s psychological condition. Arthritis includes more than 100...
View ArticleAlzheimer's takes greater toll on women
Alzheimer's takes a disproportionate toll on women, according to a report released from the Alzheimer's Association. The report, as noted in USA Today, found that women are far more likely to develop...
View ArticleCan Monitoring Type 2 Diabetes Diminish More Serious Diseases
Type 2 diabetes is associated with a number of other health complications, but a new study appearing in the online edition of Radiology, andreported by HealthDay, suggests that people with type 2...
View ArticleIs bed rest injuring patients after discharge
Bed Rest serves as a time honored treatment for both injury and illness, and is prescribed more often around flu season. A normal muscle, at complete rest, in absence of illness, loses up to 15% of its...
View ArticleIs Pain "Just Part of Growing Older?"
Physical therapy is just one of the many pain control options offered by specialists today.Although older adults are more likely to experience pain, it is not a "symptom" of aging, and it should not...
View ArticleIs Family Caregiver Burnout avoidable?
Visit any family caregiver website and you will find an abundance of statistics proving that family caregivers are not alone, that caregiving is difficult, and that if caregivers follow their general...
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