Although post-2021 usage of telemedicine is down from a pandemic peak, 10% of outpatient visits for SNF residents are still conducted online, a new study shows.
Frailty tied to higher risk for suicide attempts in older veterans
Feb 24, 2023
Lower levels of frailty were associated with greater risk for suicide death.
Resilience may improve health of older adults with T2DM
Oct 13, 2022
Psychological resilience was associated with better physical function and quality of life.
Holidays are a great time for senior living providers to tackle isolation, build community
By
Amanda Tweten
Dec 21, 2023
Senior living providers have an opportunity to cultivate communities where residents are not just surrounded by their peers but are building meaningful relationships with one another, too.
Helping residents stay sharp and mentally healthy
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 24, 2023
A study published online last week by the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society shared the frightening finding that “cognitive functioning may decline at an accelerated rate immediately post-retirement.”...
Technology-use changes essential to reducing loneliness ‘epidemic,’ surgeon general warns
By
John O'Connor
May 05, 2023
Reforming digital environments can help reduce a loneliness epidemic that disproportionately affects the elderly, according to US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD.
Ultraprocessed foods increase risk for broad range of poor health outcomes
Mar 07, 2024
The findings were seen across cardiometabolic common mental disorder and mortality outcomes.
AI model can predict depression severity from white people’s Facebook posts
Mar 29, 2024
Despite extensive training, the model was not effective in detecting depression severity in posts by Black people.
AI-based coach promising for behavioral therapy
Jun 12, 2023
The benefits were seen in neuroimaging and problem-solving, as well as depression and anxiety symptoms.