Wealthy people live 9 more years without disability, study finds
Wealthy people can expect to live seven to nine more years without disability than those who are poor, say investigators.
Disability
Changes in movement patterns predict frailty, disability in the elderly
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 a growing threat, but not inevitable, in older adults, caregivers advised
Frailty is a significant threat among the elderly, particularly women, and interventions should be undertaken to keep it at bay, experts say.
Two hours a week in nature is the sweet spot for better health, study says
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.
Enhancing quality of care through design
Incorporating the principles of accessible design into long-term care creates communities where inclusion and independence are emphasized. Good for those who do it.
Harnessing gratitude
Though it was close to 20 years ago, I’ll never forget the reaction of one of my patients to losing both of her legs to diabetes. Residents like her make it quite clear that it is possible to be grateful and to live fully, despite disability.
CDC: Increased numbers of adults have problems with ADLs
More adults are struggling with basic activities of daily living (ADLs), according to research from the Centers from Disease Control & Prevention.
Vitamin D deficiency linked to mobility difficulties, disability in the elderly, study shows
Elderly adults who are deficient in vitamin D are at a higher risk for developing mobility limitations and becoming disabled, new data suggests.
Triple threat: One day’s reports fuel chest-thumping, angst
Monday was a remarkable day, even by Washington spinmeister standards. In fact, we here at McKnight’s had to look two times — nay, three — to make sure we had seen correctly.
