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Metformin May Slow Cognitive Decline in Seniors With T2DM

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Cognitive decline slower, dementia risk reduced in seniors with diabetes receiving metformin
Older adults are feeling more isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic

Older Adults Experiencing More Loneliness During Pandemic

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However, many do report using technology to connect with friends and family
Depressive symptoms worsen over time for older caregivers of partners or spouses who are newly diagnosed with dementia

Depression Worsens Over Time in Caregivers of Partners With Dementia

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Symptoms sustained regardless of whether the diagnosis was less than or more than two years before
Adequate calcium and vitamin D intake in older Americans is greatly influenced by ethnicity

Poverty-Stricken Adults More Likely to be Calcium-, Vitamin D-Deficient

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Data suggest that nutrient deficiencies affect osteoporosis risk more for poverty-stricken men versus women
The prevalence of controlled blood pressure among U.S. adults with hypertension increased from 1999-2000 to 2007-2008 then decreased after 2013 to 2014

Controlled BP Down Among U.S. Adults With HTN After 2013–2014

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Controlled BP more likely among those aged 45 to 64 years, less likely for those aged 75 years or older
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that current evidence is inadequate for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of hearing loss screening for older adults. This finding forms the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Sept. 8 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Screening Elders for Hearing Loss

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Evidence insufficient for assessing benefits and harms of screening in older adults without symptoms
Severe hypoglycemia is associated with a substantially higher risk for falls among community-dwelling adults with type 2 diabetes

Severe Hypoglycemia May Up Fall Risk in Older Adults With T2DM

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Twofold higher risk seen for diabetes patients with a severe hypoglycemia event
Invasive management is beneficial for patients with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction aged 80 years or older

Invasive Treatment Tied to Better Outcomes in Elderly With NSTEMI

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Mortality, incidence of hospital admission for heart failure lower in ≥80s with invasive management
Older adults with multiple sclerosis who say they use fitness trackers report greater amounts of physical activity

Use of Fitness Trackers May Spur Exercise in Older Adults With MS

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However, only 28 percent of older adults with multiple sclerosis reported using fitness trackers
From 2016 to 2018

Cannabis Use Increased Among Older Adults From 2016 to 2018

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Prevalence of use about double for men versus women; increased for almost all age groups