Tag: Seniors
Number of Family Caregivers Supporting Older Adults Increasing
Number of family caregivers providing help to older U.S. adults increased from 18.2 to 24.1 million between 2011 and 2022
Depression Tied to Having More Physical Health Conditions
Findings seen both at baseline and for developing new conditions over time, even when adjusting for sociodemographic and lifestyle factors
2008 to 2017 Saw Increase in Prevalence of Seniors Free From Disabilities
Findings seen in older adults aged 65 years or older, with more modest improvements seen among baby boomers
2019 to 2020 Saw 17.9 Percent Decrease in Ophthalmic Procedures in Seniors
Largest reduction seen in laser peripheral iridotomy, while eye drug injections had smallest decrease
Effect of Behavioral Intervention on Reducing Care Overuse in Seniors Not Sustained
Persistence of effects of behavioral intervention in older adults varies after discontinuation of intervention
Better Mental Health Linked to Resilience in Older Women After Hip Fracture
Fewer depressive symptoms and better mental health associated with higher psychological resilience
Primary Prevention Aspirin Use Decreased After Recommendation Change
Decrease in use seen among older adults, adults with low ASCVD risk, but also among those with higher ASCVD risk
Trump Ends Push to Slash Prescription Drug Costs
Disparities Seen in Traumatic Brain Injury-Related Mortality
Older adults, men, non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native persons have the highest rates
Individuals With Cancer and an ICD Receive More Aggressive End-of-Life Care
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator presence linked to higher odds of every indicator of aggressive end-of-life care, other than chemotherapy
