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Older Adults Without Family or Friends Lag in Race to Get Vaccines
02/01/2021
Public health officials have singled out older adults as key candidates for the COVID-19 vaccines but too many of them are not able to get shots because they don’t use computers, don’t have internet services or transportation, or don’t have...
Public health officials have singled out older adults as key candidates for the COVID-19 vaccines but too many of them are not able to get shots because they don’t use computers, don’t have internet services or transportation, or don’t have...
Public health officials have...
02/01/2021
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Vaccines Help Assisted Living Homes Crack Open the Doors in Rural Communities
01/28/2021
Amid the disorganization and confusion of the vaccine distribution, smaller communities may have an advantage, because in some long-term care facilities where vaccination is underway, things are looking up.
Amid the disorganization and confusion of the vaccine distribution, smaller communities may have an advantage, because in some long-term care facilities where vaccination is underway, things are looking up.
Amid the disorganization and...
01/28/2021
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Mortality Risk Higher for Nursing Home Residents in Socially-Isolated Neighborhoods
01/27/2021
Nursing home residents in US neighborhoods with the highest proportions of older adults living alone appeared to have increased risk of death, according to study findings.
Nursing home residents in US neighborhoods with the highest proportions of older adults living alone appeared to have increased risk of death, according to study findings.
Nursing home residents in US...
01/27/2021
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Should Older Patients With Cancer, Dementia, or MS Get the COVID Vaccine?
01/27/2021
Older patients with cancer, dementia, or other serious illnesses should check with their doctors, but medical experts recommend the vaccine for most people.
Older patients with cancer, dementia, or other serious illnesses should check with their doctors, but medical experts recommend the vaccine for most people.
Older patients with cancer,...
01/27/2021
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Advanced Glycation End Products, Receptors Linked With Dementia
01/22/2021
“These findings suggest that the AGE-RAGE system is associated with cognitive decline and dementia cross-sectionally but not longitudinally. This indicates either a short-term association or reverse causality,” researchers wrote.
“These findings suggest that the AGE-RAGE system is associated with cognitive decline and dementia cross-sectionally but not longitudinally. This indicates either a short-term association or reverse causality,” researchers wrote.
“These findings suggest that the...
01/22/2021
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End-of-Life Experience at Nursing Homes Differs With Race, Ethnicity
01/20/2021
Study findings show that racial and ethnic disparities exist in end-of-life care at nursing homes in areas such as advance care planning, hospitalization, and pain management.
Study findings show that racial and ethnic disparities exist in end-of-life care at nursing homes in areas such as advance care planning, hospitalization, and pain management.
Study findings show that racial...
01/20/2021
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Problematic Pain Med Prescribing in NH Patients With Dementia
01/19/2021
Researchers found that although untreated pain is common among nursing home residents with dementia, there is also a significant number of residents receiving analgesics without having pain.
Researchers found that although untreated pain is common among nursing home residents with dementia, there is also a significant number of residents receiving analgesics without having pain.
Researchers found that although...
01/19/2021
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CVS and Walgreens Under Fire for Slow Pace of Vaccination in Nursing Homes
01/15/2021
A federal program that sends retail pharmacists into nursing homes to vaccinate residents and workers has been hindered by bureaucratic hurdles and scheduling woes.
A federal program that sends retail pharmacists into nursing homes to vaccinate residents and workers has been hindered by bureaucratic hurdles and scheduling woes.
A federal program that sends...
01/15/2021
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Vaccination Disarray Leaves Older Adults Confused About When They Can Get a Shot
01/14/2021
In this chaotic environment, with covid cases and deaths skyrocketing and distribution systems in a state of disarray, it’s difficult to get up-to-date, reliable information.
In this chaotic environment, with covid cases and deaths skyrocketing and distribution systems in a state of disarray, it’s difficult to get up-to-date, reliable information.
In this chaotic environment,...
01/14/2021
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Remote Communication May Ease Distress From Pandemic Visitation Restrictions
01/13/2021
“Families are experiencing distress as a result of visitation policies, but it appears this stress can be mitigated to some degree by effective communication,” researchers wrote.
“Families are experiencing distress as a result of visitation policies, but it appears this stress can be mitigated to some degree by effective communication,” researchers wrote.
“Families are experiencing...
01/13/2021
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