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Activities Of Daily Living

Senate inching closer to passing bill with CLASS Act in it

Liza Berger December 23, 2009

It appears increasingly likely that proponents of the CLASS Act will have "happy holidays" after all.

Seniors urged to overcome health worries to improve mobility

April 27, 2009

Cautioning elderly people from attempting to do too much physically is actually counterproductive, researchers suggest. They say that many seniors who worry about their health or possible negative outcomes from exercising instead choose to remain inactive, therefore causing greater potential harm later in life.

Researcher says injections may be answer to incontinence problems

March 23, 2009

Women who suffer from stress urinary incontinence can be helped by collagen injections, even after surgery has failed, a medical researcher says. A majority of nursing home residents suffer from one or more types of incontinence.

Regulators see need to issue new guide for dining assistants in nursing homes

March 16, 2009

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has completed a guide for providers who want to employ dining assistants in their facilities. After a drawn out battle, CMS agreed five years ago to allow the use of paid feeding assistants--provided they achieve a certain level of training and have the approval of the state.

60 Seconds with...

March 01, 2009

Anne Tumlinson Analyst, Avalere Health Medicare cost survey

Medicare beneficiaries with several ADLs cost more, report finds

January 30, 2009

Medicare beneficiaries who require assistance with three or more activities of daily living account for up to one-quarter of all Medicare Part A and B spending. This despite the fact they constitute only 7% of the Medicare population, according to a new analysis.

Seniors who leave rehab with new disabilities likely to die sooner

December 09, 2008

Seniors discharged from hospital rehabilitation facilities with new activity of daily living (ADL) disabilities have a greater chance of dying within a year as those discharged without additional disabilities, according to new research from Johns Hopkins University.

Researchers show how Florida vision law keeps seniors over 80 safe on the roads

November 14, 2008

A Florida law requiring all seniors over 80 to pass a vision test before renewing their driver's license may have lead to a reduction in traffic-related fatalities among that age group. New study results show how.

Report: Dual eligibles challenge New York's healthcare reform plans

October 27, 2008

The dual-eligible population of New York--those elderly individuals enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid--pose a significant cost burden on the healthcare system, and hinder reform efforts, according to a report released last week by the United Hospital Fund.

Study: Sleep helps older women prevent falls

September 29, 2008

Women aged 70 or older who receive less than five hours of sleep per night are at a greater risk of falls, according to a recent study.

Mediterranean diet linked to reduced rates of chronic disease, Alzheimer's

September 23, 2008

People who live in Mediterranean countries have long been admired for their healthy eating habits. Now a new study confirms why. The diet has recently been found to protect against heart disease, cancer, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and other chronic conditions.

Gait dysfunction an indication of cognitive impairment, study finds

August 28, 2008

Gait dysfunction, or difficulty walking, often accompanies mild cognitive impairment in older adults, according to findings published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

CMS: MDS 2.0 versus MDS 3.0 Comparison Crosswalk draft available

August 25, 2008

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a draft Comparison Crosswalk to aid in the transition between MDS 2.0 and MDS 3.0.

Very old maintain independence through 100th year

August 21, 2008

While many people associate extreme old age with failing health, new research suggests that many centenarians live independent, healthy lives.

Deteriorating health top reason to leave home, seniors say

May 29, 2008

Half of all seniors cited deteriorating health as the number one reason they would leave their homes, while nearly one in four said they would move due to a desire to live in seniors housing, according to a newly released Special Issue Brief from the American Seniors Housing Association.

Rethinking resident bathing

Julie Williamson May 01, 2008

It's one of the hardest tasks for caregivers, but bathing does not have to be a chore if you focus on residents' needs

En route to recovery

Brett Bakshis May 01, 2008

Rehab Road is the jewel of an Ohio facility's progressive therapy environment that helps prepare residents for their trip back home.

Alzheimer's setback

January 30, 2008

Amyloid inhibitors, once considered the secret to preventing Alzheimer's, have been found to be ineffective in the treatment or prevention of the disease, a new study has found. According to senior study author Brian Shoichet, a chemist at the University of California, San Francisco, researchers experimenting with amyloid inhibitors "should stop."

Tech toys

January 30, 2008

The nation's top lawmakers are learning more about new monitoring, personal health record and brain fitness technologies for seniors during a special briefing and demonstration today.Senators from the Special Committee on Aging; the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee; and the Medical Technology Caucus are hosting the event to discuss and explore what type of support is needed to promote technological advances that can help our nation's aging population.

Weighty matters

January 30, 2008

Tanita's PW-630U wheelchair scale is designed to make it easy for residents to get on the scale and be stable. The durable, portable unit is equipped with wheels, allowing caregivers to bring the scale wherever elderly or wheelchair-bound residents are. Other features include body mass index, an integrated thermal printer, memory, recall and RS-232 output so data can be captured electronically.

Wrist action

January 30, 2008

The new CodeWatch transmitter from RF Technologies gives residents wristwatch-like comfort. The small, lightweight device feels familiar and comfortable, which helps put residents at ease.