Activities Of Daily Living

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Fully 82% of seniors with atrial fibrillation in a new study experienced falls and functional disabilities. The rate of anticoagulant use decreased as the number of problems rose, researchers found.

Certain physical and mental health problems significantly increase mortality risk in the year following a major operation, say researchers.

The agency’s new toolkit aims to support ADL care that is directly connected to preventing infections of the mouth, skin and urinary tract.

Motor symptoms and functional abilities improved when seniors engaged in weekly ping pong sessions designed by experienced players.

Seniors with essential tremor may find lasting relief after having an ultrasound procedure that targets the tremor’s source.

Stimulation of the balance organs in the inner ear may help improve Parkinson’s disease symptoms, investigators have found.

More than half of nursing home residents die or cannot walk within six months of sustaining a hip fracture, according to recently published findings from the from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman...

Construction has begun on two 78-unit Heartis assisted living and memory care communities in the Houston area.

Older adults who participate in mental exercise programs reported less difficulty with activities of daily living, according to a new study. Researchers reported that benefits were still apparent as long...