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.”...
Depression linked to more severe dry eye disease
Mar 10, 2022
Participants who screened positive for depression had worse dry eye disease symptoms and composite DED sign scores.
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.
Industry awaits long-term care-specific guidance as CDC relaxes restrictions for fully vaccinated people
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 09, 2021
Long-term care industry groups said they welcome Monday’s release of interim public health recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how fully vaccinated individuals...
Palliative telecare team aids QOL, health status for chronic conditions
Jan 23, 2024
The findings were for veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure or interstitial lung disease.
Caregivers, not just people with dementia, need screenings, interventions for loneliness, study shows
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 20, 2024
Isolation and loneliness are a shared experience and a source of distress not only for people with dementia, but also their caregivers, according to new study findings.
Senior Scholars program refreshes activities, gives residents purpose, educates caregivers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 19, 2021
A “Senior Scholars” program featuring life plan community residents as “knowledge experts” to educate student nurses about the spectrum of aging issues exemplifies how senior living communities...
Staying up late tied to poorer mental health
Jun 04, 2024
The authors say that this finding persists regardless of chronobiologic preferences.
Coworker, organizational support increase nurses’ intent to stay at job
Jun 04, 2024
Symptoms of depression increase the likelihood that nurses plan to leave their jobs.
Where dementia is most prevalent
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 03, 2016
A new tool from the federal government provides county- and state-level prevalence data for Alzheimer’s/dementia and 15 other chronic conditions.