CDC report: Cognitive disability tops list of disabilities in US adults
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Donna Shryer
Jul 21, 2024
Cognitive disability emerged as the most prevalent disability in the United States in 2022, affecting 13.9% of adults. This is according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s annual update...
MA enrollees receive less intensive end-of-life care, study finds
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Donna Shryer
Jul 21, 2024
A new study published in JAMA Health Forum reports that Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees receive less intensive end-of-life care compared to those in traditional Medicare (TM). To identify this conclusion,...
Study: Despite decline in long COVID risk, people need to remain vigilant
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Donna Shryer
Jul 21, 2024
A new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveals a significant decrease in people’s risk of developing long COVID over the course of the pandemic — from 2020 to 2022....
Clinical briefs for Monday, July 22
By
Donna Shryer
Jul 21, 2024
Nearly 12 million older adults experienced food insecurity in 2022 … Study identifies RNA molecule that regulates cellular aging … Most prescribed chemotherapy medication can cause heart issues …...
Clinical briefs for Monday, July 15
By
Donna Shryer
Jul 14, 2024
Alzheimer’s progression more accurately predicted with AI … Next-gen COVID-19 vaccine shows higher efficacy in older adults … Study finds nasal sprays curb colds and antibiotic use … Janus...
Studies highlight environmental dangers for older adults’ health
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Donna Shryer
Jun 30, 2024
Recent research continues to explore the complex relationship between environmental factors and healthy aging, with new findings pointing to specific areas that may play a role in the aging process.
Simple test best to predict hip fracture risk in older adults, new study finds
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Donna Shryer
Jun 30, 2024
Researchers recently evaluated three tools to help predict risk of hip fracture in adults aged 80 and older, a population that accounts for 70% of hip fractures in the United States. The three processes...
Experts present 7 strategies for successful care of older adults with obesity
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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...
Clinical briefs for Monday, July 1
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 30, 2024
House committee passes bill allowing Medicare to cover weight-loss drugs … Gardening boosts healthy cognitive aging in older adults, study finds … Tai chi helps breast cancer survivors combat insomnia...
COVID-19 cases on the rise again in nursing homes
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Donna Shryer
Jun 24, 2024
After a period of decline, COVID-19 cases are once again increasing in nursing homes across the United States, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In the first two weeks of June...