Study: Falling like ‘parachutist’ lowers seniors’ hip fracture odds by 70%
Jul 09, 2008
If falling seniors tumble like a landing skydiver-and do it promptly-they can reduce their likelihood of a hip fracture by 70%, University of Michigan researchers say.
Dementia scale shows early success
Jul 08, 2008
A new questionnaire that focuses on the everyday functions of the elderly and those with memory problems eventually could help with screening for dementia, according to a report in July’s issue of...
Cure for seniors’ summertime blues: air-conditioning
Jul 07, 2008
Grilling is a favorite American pastime in the summer–but not for seniors, according to a new poll.
Nursing homes lukewarm to government’s new five-star rating system
Jun 19, 2008
Nursing home operators wasted little time Wednesday issuing rebuttals to the federal government’s announcement that it would create and publish individual facility rankings on its Web site by the...