Barrett, Walker: Don’t depend on Washington for long-term care leadership
Oct 15, 2008
Two high-profile private sector leaders entreated long-term care providers Tuesday to take responsibility for technological and care delivery innovations.
Study: Sleep helps older women prevent falls
Sep 29, 2008
Women aged 70 or older who receive less than five hours of sleep per night are at a greater risk of falls, according to a recent study.
New jawbone disease could affect millions of seniors
Sep 25, 2008
“Bone death,” a recently discovered jawbone disease that could potentially affect millions of seniors, will be one topic of conversation at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head...
Surveys: companies, workers coughing up more for healthcare
Sep 25, 2008
Both employers and employees are paying more for healthcare, according to several recent surveys chronicling the rise and fall of employer-sponsored healthcare rates and premiums over the last year.
Medicaid beneficiaries slower to receive emergency heart-attack care
Sep 24, 2008
A new study adds to an established body of evidence showing that poor people and Medicaid beneficiaries are slower to be treated for heart attacks than counterparts with more money or better insurance....
Mediterranean diet linked to reduced rates of chronic disease, Alzheimer’s
Sep 23, 2008
People who live in Mediterranean countries have long been admired for their healthy eating habits. Now a new study confirms why. The diet has recently been found to protect against heart disease, cancer,...
World’s oldest man turns 113
Sep 19, 2008
For his 113th birthday this week, the world’s oldest man received gifts, flowers and $1,000 from his town’s mayor. What he wants, however, is to live another five years.
Pelvic floor disorders affect almost half of women over 80
Sep 18, 2008
Nearly 50% of women aged 80 or older experience a pelvic floor disorder, which can take the form of urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse, according to a new report.
A new study has found that the combination of light exercise and specific nutritional supplements could help keep seniors fit for a longer period of time.
Study: Too much denture cream could lead to nerve damage
Sep 09, 2008
As if keeping your original set isn’t enough of a reason, here’s one more justification for keeping your teeth healthy: Excessive use of denture cream could lead to neurological damage.