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Many nursing home residents do not receive cancer-directed treatment, and they are even less likely to do so if they have a self-care disability, according to a new study.
A referral to physical therapy soon after diagnosis, while not standard practice, led to clinically significant improvements in pain intensity, a new study has found. Participants were also more likely to report improved functioning after one year.
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.
Wealthy people can expect to live seven to nine more years without disability than those who are poor, say investigators.
Daily motor activity that is tracked using actimetry sensors can predict frailty and disability long before overt symptoms are evident.
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Frailty is a significant threat among the elderly, particularly women, and interventions should be undertaken to keep it at bay, experts say.
Two hours in nature is the sweet spot for self-reported health and wellbeing, even among those who are ill or disabled, according to a large new study.
Incorporating the principles of accessible design into long-term care creates communities where inclusion and independence are emphasized. Good for those who do it.
