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When Elders Leave Hospital, Falls Are Big Reason They Return
06/17/2019
"Hospitals spend a lot of time thinking about fall risk while the patient is in the hospital, but there's much less attention to the patient after discharge," said principal investigator Geoffrey Hoffman, PhD, MPH, of the University of...
"Hospitals spend a lot of time thinking about fall risk while the patient is in the hospital, but there's much less attention to the patient after discharge," said principal investigator Geoffrey Hoffman, PhD, MPH, of the University of...
"Hospitals spend a lot of time...
06/17/2019
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How Pain Relates to Motor Function in PD Patients
06/11/2019
Researchers found that pain was weakly correlated with the performance of general activities but not correlated with the remaining classic motor symptoms among patients with Parkinson disease.
Researchers found that pain was weakly correlated with the performance of general activities but not correlated with the remaining classic motor symptoms among patients with Parkinson disease.
Researchers found that pain was...
06/11/2019
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Quality of Life Varies for Patients With Dementia With Lewy Bodies, AD
06/10/2019
Researchers recently found differences in quality of life among patients with dementia with Lewy Bodies and Alzheimer disease, which indicates the need for tailored treatment interventions.
Researchers recently found differences in quality of life among patients with dementia with Lewy Bodies and Alzheimer disease, which indicates the need for tailored treatment interventions.
Researchers recently found...
06/10/2019
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PET Scans Show Alzheimer`s Progression From Plaques to Tau to MCI
06/07/2019
Researchers found that increasing amyloid-beta plaques followed by accumulation of tau neurofibrillary tangles is strongly associated with cognitive decline over a seven-year period.
Researchers found that increasing amyloid-beta plaques followed by accumulation of tau neurofibrillary tangles is strongly associated with cognitive decline over a seven-year period.
Researchers found that...
06/07/2019
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Behavioral Interventions May Improve Life for People With Mild Cognitive Impairment
06/05/2019
"After [mild cognitive impairment] diagnosis, behavioral interventions can benefit mood and improve functioning," said lead author Melanie J. Chandler, PhD, of the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
"After [mild cognitive impairment] diagnosis, behavioral interventions can benefit mood and improve functioning," said lead author Melanie J. Chandler, PhD, of the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
"After [mild cognitive...
06/05/2019
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Immigrants in U.S. Play Big Role in Caring for Elderly and Disabled
06/04/2019
In nursing homes, nearly one in four workers who directly care for patients are immigrants, as are nearly one in three housekeeping and maintenance workers.
In nursing homes, nearly one in four workers who directly care for patients are immigrants, as are nearly one in three housekeeping and maintenance workers.
In nursing homes, nearly one in...
06/04/2019
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More Elderly Americans Dying From Falls
06/04/2019
Recent research in JAMA shows that death rates from falls are rising among older adults, specifically among those in their 90s.
Recent research in JAMA shows that death rates from falls are rising among older adults, specifically among those in their 90s.
Recent research in JAMA shows...
06/04/2019
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Liver Dysfunction Among OAs Increases Complication Risks After Lumbar Fusion Surgery
06/04/2019
Researchers recently found that patients older than 65 with underlying liver disease were at an increased risk of various complications following posterior lumbar fusion.
Researchers recently found that patients older than 65 with underlying liver disease were at an increased risk of various complications following posterior lumbar fusion.
Researchers recently found that...
06/04/2019
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Many Older Adults Fall at Home in Well-Lit Rooms
05/30/2019
Researchers examined data from weekly online surveys of older adults (OAs) to get a detailed picture of what factors contributed to falls, and they found that many OAs fall at home where there is plenty of light.
Researchers examined data from weekly online surveys of older adults (OAs) to get a detailed picture of what factors contributed to falls, and they found that many OAs fall at home where there is plenty of light.
Researchers examined data from...
05/30/2019
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Falls Top Readmission Diagnoses for At-Risk OAs Discharged Home
05/29/2019
Researchers found that older adults, particularly those with a previous fall-related injury or cognitive impairment, are often readmitted to the hospital due to fall-related injuries.
Researchers found that older adults, particularly those with a previous fall-related injury or cognitive impairment, are often readmitted to the hospital due to fall-related injuries.
Researchers found that older...
05/29/2019
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