Older adults less likely than younger ones to want to use telehealth after pandemic but still want it...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2022
Older adults are less likely than younger adults to continue using virtual medical services, grocery delivery services or curbside pick-up after the pandemic ends, according to the results of a poll by...
National median age increases 3.4 years, the largest single-year gain since 2000
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2022
Since 2000, the national median age has increased by 3.4 years, with the largest single-year gain of 0.3 years coming in 2021, bringing it to 38.8 years.
Thursday is final deadline for Tech Awards entries
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2022
This Thursday, July 7, is the final deadline to enter the 2022 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.
Lifetime Achievement Award winner Patricia Will answers important questions
Jul 05, 2022
2022 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award winner shares the words she lives by, the biggest surprise of her career, advice for people considering careers in long-term care,...
Cognitive impairment predicts outcomes for ICU survivors
Jul 01, 2022
Cognitive impairment at hospital discharge was linked to the risk of new physical disability at the six-month follow-up.
Vaccination protects overweight, obese against severe COVID-19
Jul 01, 2022
Protection against severe COVID-19 was similar for those who were overweight or obese versus those at a healthy weight; lower protection was seen for those who were underweight.
Deadline extended! Tech Awards nomination now due July 7
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 01, 2022
The deadline to enter the 2022 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards has been extended to Thursday, July 7.
Newly detected vascular risk factors common in stroke patients
Jun 30, 2022
Newly diagnosed vascular risk factors common in patients with acute ischemic stroke include dyslipidemia, hypertension and atrial fibrillation.
Overall cardiovascular health score less than optimal for U.S. adults
Jun 29, 2022
Significant differences in mean overall CVH scores were based on Life’s Essential 8 by sex, age and racial/ethnic group.
Personal experience with COVID-19 motivates end-of-life planning: survey
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 29, 2022
The pandemic has shaped the way Americans approach end-of-life planning, with those who survived a serious case of COVID-19 66% more likely to engage in estate planning than others, according to the results...