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.
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.
More adults are struggling with basic activities of daily living (ADLs), according to research from the Centers from Disease Control & Prevention.
Elderly adults who are deficient in vitamin D are at a higher risk for developing mobility limitations and becoming disabled, new data suggests.
