Criminal penalties now tied to elder abuse convictions in Iowa
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 21, 2022
Elder abuse charges now carry criminal penalties after Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed a measure into law last week.
New Alzheimer’s disease drug delivers disappointing results
Jun 17, 2022
The trial was the first to test a drug meant to delay or halt mental decline in people who have a genetic predisposition.
Disparities in life expectancy by race, ethnicity, county persist
Jun 17, 2022
In the U.S., increases in life expectancy were seen for Black, Asian or Pacific Islander, Latino and white populations, but no change was seen for non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native.
More sitting time tied to mortality, CVD in both rich, poor countries
Jun 17, 2022
The association was seen across countries at all economic levels but particularly among low- and lower-middle-income countries.
No fewer deaths seen with restricted IV fluid for septic shock
Jun 17, 2022
The rates of death at 90 days, serious adverse events, did not differ for patients with septic shock receiving restricted versus standard IV fluid therapy in the ICU.
Healthy lifestyle shown to decrease dementia risk up to 36 percent: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 17, 2022
New evidence suggests that lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise and sleep, can significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia.
COVID-19 incidence, hospitalization up for persons with disabilities
Jun 16, 2022
Medicare beneficiaries who are eligible because of disability have a higher COVID-19 incidence and hospitalization rates than age-eligible beneficiaries.
Everyday ageism prevalent among older U.S. adults
Jun 16, 2022
Higher levels of everyday ageism were associated with an increased risk for negative physical and mental health outcomes.
COVID-19 vaccines cut mortality with heart failure
Jun 16, 2022
Those who are partially vaccinated and unvaccinated face the same increased risk, whereas boosted and fully vaccinated adults fare best.
Study raises ‘huge red flag’ about assisted living residents’ activeness
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 16, 2022
Some of the benefits of assisted living actually may lead some older adults to be more sedentary, increasing the probability of physical, cognitive and emotional decline, according to the results of new...