Discharged patients who underwent a comprehensive physical exam at 4 months had fatigue, loss of physical function, sleep disturbances and cognitive impairment, investigators report.
An evidence-based model of therapy increased participant engagement in their own care, resulting in better mobility, decreased pain and improved quality of life, the lead therapist said.
Nursing home operators have an urgent need to reexamine their facility design models to better protect residents after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed flaws in current models, researchers argued in a new JAMDA study.
Exercise is generally good for the elderly, but high intensity training is especially beneficial and may even extend life, finds the 5-year Generation 100 exercise study.
Certain health problems are more likely to follow patients after hospitalization for COVID-19. “For some, the road to recovery may take months,” investigators say.
Clinicians should anticipate long-term rehabilitative care needs in COVID-19 survivors and prepare accordingly, say investigators.
Participants in a non-contact boxing program reported improved non-motor symptoms and greater confidence in their ability to continue exercising.
Hearing aids may help seniors regain executive functioning skills – abilities that don’t typically return once lost, say researchers.
A six-month tai chi program for seniors with dementia has helped participants maintain good quality of life measures.
The care of older adults is mired in misinformation, according to a new survey by WebMD and The John A. Hartford Foundation.
