Variety of digital apps aid mental health symptoms in adults
Jul 22, 2024
The authors say that digital interventions may aid patients waiting for care.
Experiencing gratitude tied to longevity in older women
Jul 08, 2024
Higher levels of gratitude were tied to a 9% reduction in all-cause mortality and a 15% reduction in cardiovascular death.
Laws shielding healthcare professionals seeking mental health services could lead to protections in senior...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 29, 2024
Although new laws in Georgia that create so-called safe-haven programs to protect healthcare professionals who seek mental health services are geared mainly toward physicians and nurses, backers say that...
Mental health treatment linked to better outcomes in CAD, heart failure
Mar 22, 2024
Patients receiving mental health treatment were less likely to be rehospitalized, have an emergency department visit or die from any cause.
Light at night tied to higher risk for mental health disorders
Nov 28, 2023
Daytime or natural light may offer a protective effect, however.
Findings seen across a range of mental health and somatic disorders
Assisted living innovations offer new hope for older adults with serious mental illness
By
Kimberly Hadson, BSN, RN, PMH-BC
May 28, 2024
As the population of older adults with serious mental illness grows, the long-term care industry must increase options available so everyone can find a place to thrive as they age. Assisted living has...
Although post-2021 usage of telemedicine is down from a pandemic peak, 10% of outpatient visits for SNF residents are still conducted online, a new study shows.
Being in good shape tied to fewer mental health Rx
Sep 11, 2023
There was not an association noted between a reduced risk for medication use for adults aged 65 or more years.
New website supports seniors with long COVID
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 19, 2024
A new website aims to assist people experiencing long COVID, including helping them talk about symptoms with clinicians and family members.