Seasonal difference observed in systolic blood pressure
Sep 13, 2023
A seasonal variation of 1.4 mm Hg was tied to an almost 5% variation in blood pressure control.
Memory support neighborhood takes ‘dignified approach’ to dementia care
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 02, 2023
A neighborhood approach to supporting residents with dementia provides a “human-centered” environment that preserves dignity and individuality, according to one senior living provider.
Assisted living providers must pay attention to Medicaid beneficiary protections in HCBS regulations,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 13, 2023
Assisted living providers might be breaking state and federal laws in refusing to accept Medicaid or in attempting to evict residents without giving them an opportunity to appeal, according to two elder...
Findings seen across a range of mental health and somatic disorders
Four in 10 US adults say they know someone who died from drug overdose
Feb 28, 2024
One-third of those say their lives were disrupted by the overdose death.
Salt restriction does not lower blood pressure variability
Jan 12, 2023
The findings show no difference between a seven-day low- or high-salt diet.
BMI declines seen seven years before cognitive impairment diagnosis
Nov 02, 2022
However, after diagnosis, BMI declines at the same pace in people who develop or do not develop dementia.
Intranasal insulin may have pro-cognitive benefits
Jun 30, 2023
Improvement in global cognition was seen for patients with Alzheimer’s disease/mild cognitive impairment, but no effects were seen for healthy individuals or other patient populations.
Oseltamivir not linked to reduced risk for flu hospitalization
Jun 14, 2023
No reduced risk was seen among older patients or those at risk for hospitalization.
Stress-management interventions may aid healthcare workers
May 31, 2023
A review generally revealed low-certainty evidence, particularly for longer-term effects.