Tag: Seniors
Many Older Americans Get Care Outside of Doctor’s Office, Poll Finds
Delirium Increases Risk for Subsequent Death, Dementia in Older Adults
Dose-response association seen with higher risk for each additional delirium episode
Sedentary Behavior Reduction Intervention Cuts Sitting Time, BP in Seniors
Intervention reduces sitting time at three and six months and yields reduction in systolic blood pressure at six months
Improvements Seen in Post-Allo-HCT Outcomes for Seniors With Leukemia
Reduction in relapse incidence observed over time, as well as improvement in leukemia-free survival, overall survival
Inappropriate Diagnosis of Pneumonia Common in Hospitalized Adults
Inappropriate diagnosis common, especially in older patients and those with dementia, altered mental status on presentation
Increases in Food Insecurity Seen in U.S. Families With Older Adults
Rates of recurring food insecurity more than doubled, rates of chronic food insecurity more than tripled from 1999-2003 to 2015-2019
Staffing Shortages at Nursing Homes Continue: Report
Health Officials Recommend Spring COVID-19 Booster for Older Adults
Second booster appropriate as long as at least four months have passed since last COVID-19 shot
Treatment Modification Aids Chemo Tolerability in Seniors With Advanced Cancer
Primary treatment modifications tied to lower risk for toxic effects and functional decline
Vision Impairment Linked to Several Psychosocial Outcomes in Seniors
Odds of depression and anxiety symptoms rose in association with objectively measured vision impairment
