Tag: Seniors
Health Worse for Baby Boomer Caregivers Versus Noncaregivers
More caregivers have at least one chronic health condition, more often have frequent mental distress
Baby Boomers Showing Higher Rates of Cognitive Decline
Declines seen universally across genders, races/ethnicities, education, and income levels
Guidance Helps Doctors Optimize Telemedicine for Seniors
Physicians should be mindful of cues that patient may not hear or understand and repeat or rephrase
Overscreening for Cancer Common Among Older Adults
Findings seen across cancer types, particularly for women living in U.S. metropolitan areas
Skin Conditions Common in Older Adults
Authors urge whole-body skin examinations for geriatric patients
Diabetes-Related Lower-Limb Amputations Up in Older Adults
Absolute rates for amputation among Medicare beneficiaries highest in oldest old, blacks, men
38 Percent of Older Adults in U.S. Not Ready for Video Doctor Visits
Telephone visits may reach more patients, but 20 percent of older adults not ready for telephone visits
More Than One in Four Seniors Reported Falling in Past Year
In 2018, 27.5 percent of older adults reported falling at least once; 10.2 percent reported injury from a fall
2008 to 2018 Saw Increase in Shingles Vaccination in Over 60s
Women equally as likely as men to have received vaccine; coverage highest for non-poor, those with higher education
Multifactor Program Does Not Cut Serious Fall Injuries in Elderly
Rate of first adjudicated serious fall injury not reduced for intervention versus enhanced usual care
