Judith Graham

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Addressing Ageism With Urgency Post Pandemic

11/05/2021

After the pandemic highlighted the detrimental impact of ageism in health care settings, organizations and practitioners around the world have begun devising strategies to address systemic biases against older adults, such as new education...

After the pandemic highlighted...

11/05/2021

Annals of Long-Term Care

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New Weight Loss Drugs Carry High Price Tags and Lots of Questions for Older Adults

08/02/2023

Judith Graham ;

Although nearly 40% of Americans 60 and older are obese, Medicare doesn’t cover weight loss medications. Meanwhile, studies haven’t thoroughly examined new drugs’ impact on older adults.

Although nearly 40% of Americans...

08/02/2023

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For Older Adults, Smelling the Roses May Be More Difficult

12/02/2021

Judith Graham ;

More than half of older adults experience some form of olfactory dysfunction that may reduce quality of life, which researchers hope to better understand now that COVID-19 has shed light on the condition.

More than half of older adults...

12/02/2021

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What Older Americans Need to Know About Taking Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir for COVID-19

01/19/2023

Judith Graham ;

Infectious disease experts and geriatricians weigh in on the use of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, commonly known as Paxlovid, in older adults with COVID-19.

Infectious disease experts and...

01/19/2023

Pharmacy Learning Network

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As Pandemic Hits NH Finances, Town Residents Fight to Save Alzheimer Disease Facility

01/04/2022

Judith Graham ;

Residents of a Missouri town are fighting to save a care center for patients with Alzheimer disease after COVID-19 heavily impacted finances.

Residents of a Missouri town are...

01/04/2022

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Severe Shortage of Home Health Workers Robs Thousands of Proper Care

04/26/2017

Judith Graham ;

Lack of proper funds have caused retention rates of both personal and health agency care aides to drop steeply.

Lack of proper funds have caused...

04/26/2017

EMSWorld

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Patients Divided Over Alzheimer Drug, Efficacy Data Remains Inconclusive

03/09/2022

Judith Graham ;

Some organizations are pushing for Medicare to cover Aduhelm’s $28,000 annual cost and fiercely oppose the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ January proposal to restrict coverage only to people enrolled in clinical trials.

Some organizations are pushing...

03/09/2022

First Report Managed Care

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As Pandemic Eases, Many Older Adults Have Lost Strength and May Need Rehabilitative Services

06/01/2021

Judith Graham ;

A little-discussed, long-term toll of the pandemic is that large numbers of older adults have become physically and cognitively debilitated and less able to care for themselves after sheltering in place.

A little-discussed, long-term...

06/01/2021

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Examining the Risks, Management of Prediabetes Among Older Adults

06/24/2022

Judith Graham ;

While some experts believe prediabetes in older adults should not be a concern to this population, others advise more physical activity and healthier diets to help bring blood sugar under control.

While some experts believe...

06/24/2022

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Tips for Older Adults to Improve Daily Skills After Being Quarantined for More Than a Year

06/01/2021

Judith Graham ;

Experts offer advice on how older adults struggling with physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges following a year of being cooped up can address issues such as muscle weakness, poor nutrition, disrupted sleep, anxiety, and social...

Experts offer advice on how...

06/01/2021

Annals of Long-Term Care