Rehospitalization increased with delayed home healthcare in diabetes
Sep 09, 2021
Racial/ethnic-minority patients are less likely to receive services within 14 days after discharge to home healthcare.
Number of homebound older adults up in 2020
Sep 08, 2021
In 2020, the proportion of community-dwelling, homebound older adults substantially increased, according to a research letter published online Aug. 23 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Home hazard removal program cuts rate of falls among elderly
Sep 03, 2021
Although the program did not reduce the hazard of falls, the authors say it nonetheless may be an important, cost-effective intervention.
Home hospital model creates capacity, delivers quality care
Aug 26, 2021
Findings show model can successfully free up hospital beds by treating some patients at home during a pandemic.
Physical activity linked to lower mortality in stroke survivors
Aug 12, 2021
A dose-response relationship was seen; most of the risk reduction occurred between 0 and 20 metabolic equivalent hours/week.
Primary care plays key role in vaccinating older individuals
Jul 23, 2021
Primary care physicians have been the largest provider of vaccinations for older individuals, according to a study published online in the July 1 issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.