A quarter century of improving the health and quality of life of older adults
By
Susan Hickman, Ph.D.
Jan 23, 2023
The Indiana University Center for Aging Research at Regenstrief Institute, an international leader focused on improving the health and quality of life of older adults, is commemorating its 25th anniversary.
Program helped slash 1 in 3 preventable SNF resident hospitalizations
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Nov 29, 2017
A federally-funded program aimed at reducing rehospitalizations among nursing home residents has cut avoidable hospitalizations by 33%, a new report shows.
Most older adults OK with dementia screening by phone: Study
By
John Hall
May 02, 2015
People who believe in the benefits of catching medical problems early or have friends or loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease tend to openly embrace advanced screening for dementia, according to new...
Optimistic beginning for a hospital-avoidance program
By
John O'Connor
Nov 04, 2013
It’s not hard to see why federal regulators want fewer residents going to hospitals. It’s good to see somebody’s trying to make it happen, too.