Report: Polypharmacy climbed among older adults from 1999 to 2020
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 08, 2024
The number of older Americans over the age of 65 not living in healthcare facilities who used prescription medications rose from 1999 through the mid-2000s and hasn’t changed much since. The percentage...
Amazon expands mail-order subscriptions to Prime members on Medicare
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 21, 2024
Amazon.com is letting Prime members on Medicare join its RxPass mail-order prescription service for just $5 a month. The move could save older adults more money on out-of-pocket costs for generic prescription...
Data shows new heart health guidelines could dramatically reduce statin eligibility
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 11, 2024
If American Heart Association guidelines passed in November 2023 are widely adopted, about 40% fewer people would meet the criteria to be on statins, a new study shows.
Free training helps dementia caregivers cope with difficult behavior
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Kristen Fischer
May 31, 2024
A new website aims to give more support to people caring for older adults who are living with dementia.
Report: AI tool could boost communication for older adults with cancer
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Kristen Fischer
May 22, 2024
AI may be a useful communication tool to help older adults with cancer communicate with their doctors and have more of a say in their treatment, per a new report.
AI gives targeted intel on heart failure risks
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 01, 2023
Thanks to artificial intelligence, researchers have a better idea about what types of heart failure could be riskier than others, a study published in Lancet Digital Health reveals. This could pave the...
Online mindfulness program boosts memory, attention in older adults
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Kristen Fischer
May 03, 2024
Mindfulness helped older adults improve executive function, attention, verbal memory and other skills, according to a recent study.
Online platforms that let nurses pick and choose which facilities they work for are an effort to combat the nursing shortage. The platforms, however, have benefits and disadvantages for all parties involved...
In trial, researchers test EHR alerts to lower harmful screenings, overtreatment in seniors
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 15, 2024
Researchers devised a new way to ensure that older adults aren’t being overtreated or tested needlessly via unnecessary screenings.
AI could play role in preventing prescribing of unnecessary drugs in older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 22, 2024
A new study finds that artificial intelligence could encourage doctors to stop prescribing drugs that aren’t necessary.