Tag: Seniors
Treatment Initiation for Depression Low in Primary Care
Minorities and elderly more unlikely to start depression treatment in the primary care setting
Positive Age Beliefs May Protect Seniors Against Dementia
In APOE ε4 carriers, those with positive age beliefs were less likely to develop dementia
Older Adults Less Likely to Have Provider-Ordered Flu Testing
Presence of influenza-like illness, younger age independently predict provider-ordered testing
Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Linked to Reduced Frailty
Lower risk of incident frailty for community-dwelling older adults with greater adherence to the diet
Physical Activity Doesn’t Seem to Reduce Risk of Frailty in Elderly
Baseline frailty didn't modify effect of physical activity on reducing major mobility disability
Repeated Flu Vaccinations Help Prevent Severe Infection
Annual vaccination found to lessen flu severity, hospitalizations, and death among the elderly
Exposure to PM2.5, Ozone at Low Levels Linked to Mortality
Link between short-term exposure to levels below air quality standards, mortality in Medicare population
Findings Support Comprehensive Approach for Seniors With Cancer
Persistent symptoms, comorbidities, leisure-time physical activity, financial challenges deemed key factors
Oral Care Guidelines Can Improve Quality of Oral Health Care
Multidisciplinary team and guidelines improve quality of oral health practice for older sub-acute patients
Paramedic-PCP Protocol Can Cut ER Visits for Assisted Living Falls
Shared decision making between paramedics, physician could help prevent transport to ER
