Chest ‘e-tattoo’ device may help in early detection of heart disease
By
John Roszkowski
May 09, 2023
A new ultralightweight medical device that attaches to the chest may detect early signs of heart disease in patients.
3 ways that exercise benefits residents
Nov 09, 2015
Three recent studies demonstrate the positive effects that exercise can have on the health of older adults. Does your community offer these activities?
Life expectancy: How does the U.S. fare?
Sep 03, 2015
A recent analysis ranked healthy life expectancy in 188 countries. Find out where the United States falls on the list.
AI gives targeted intel on heart failure risks
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 01, 2023
Thanks to artificial intelligence, researchers have a better idea about what types of heart failure could be riskier than others, a study published in Lancet Digital Health reveals. This could pave the...
NY, CA home care workers to receive COVID-19 vaccines soon
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 06, 2021
Home care workers in New York state and Los Angeles soon can be vaccinated against COVID-19, health officials have announced.
With pandemic easing up, it’s time for home care providers to practice self-care, doctor offers
By
Liza Berger
Apr 12, 2021
As the pandemic wanes, home care providers and their patients can practice self-care to recover from the emotional toll the public health emergency has taken
Tech can aid senior living and care staff, but cost and privacy still big concerns: expert weighs in
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 07, 2023
Some challenges related to properly staffing skilled nursing facilities can be met by using tools like patient monitoring, an expert on health technology notes.
Trust is most important tool in combating ‘infodemic’ surrounding vaccine confidence, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 25, 2024
At the end of the day, building trust is the most important way that providers can combat the “infodemic” surrounding vaccine confidence, according to one public health expert.
Government releases new dietary guidelines
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 07, 2016
The federal government on Thursday released updated nutrition guidelines designed to help reduce obesity and prevent chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. The government...
At-risk older adults are not checking their blood pressure at home, poll finds
By
Liza Berger
Oct 07, 2021
Many older adults who need to keep their blood pressure under control are not checking it at home or in other places outside the healthcare system.