Vasomotor symptoms linked to increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease
Sep 27, 2023
Objectively assessed VMS (so-called hot flashes), including sleep VMS, are associated with significantly lower amyloid-β42/40.
Older adults at risk for real-world impersonation scams
Sep 27, 2023
The highest cognition and financial literacy was reported for older adults who engage but with skepticism.
Mitigating risk of falls in senior living improves resident, community well-being
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 27, 2023
The majority of liability claims against senior living and care settings comes from falls, so operators that don’t have protocols in place to document interventions face a host of financial, reputational,...
Nursing home, home health spending up year over year
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 27, 2023
“July’s growth in health spending on nursing home care and home healthcare remained faster than the broader health spending trends,” Corwin (Corey) Rhyan, research director of health economics and...
1.3 percent of children, 6.9 percent of adults ever had long COVID
Sep 26, 2023
Based on data from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey, 1.3% of children and 6.8% of adults have had long COVID.
Flu vaccine uptake varies by sociodemographic factors in CKD patients
Sep 26, 2023
Just under three-quarters of patients with chronic kidney disease receive flu vaccines
Morning, afternoon exercise may cut diabetes risk
Sep 26, 2023
Total physical activity, however, was found to be more important than consistency or timing.
People in the news, Sept. 26
Sep 26, 2023
Appointments, promotions and other news at BHI Senior Living, Genacross Lutheran Services, Health Dimensions Group, Juniper Village at Chatham, Lifespace Communities, McGuireWoods Consulting, Parker Jewish...
Nurse engagement varies by generation, shift time, care setting
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 26, 2023
Most of America’s registered nurses report being “fully engaged” or “engaged” at work, according to the results of a new survey from market research and consulting company PRC. But the...
Nirmatrelvir, molnupiravir use lowers risks for omicron-infected
Sep 25, 2023
Adjusted hazard ratios for hospitalization and death were reduced with both treatments.