Many Elderly LGBTQ Individuals Experience Barriers to Care
Elderly LGBTQ individuals are more likely to be depressed and have poor general health than non-LGBTQ seniors.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Almost 1000 Patients Used Oregon’s Physician-Aided Dying Law Since 1998
Most patients were white, older, and college-educated.
Medication Linked to Cognitive Impairment Is Frequently Prescribed to Elderly OAB Patients
Cognitive impairment is an especially worrisome adverse effect in older patients.
Hepatitis C Screening Rates for Baby Boomers Remain Low
Screening rates remain low despite recommendations, researchers say.
Earlier Readmission Follows Shorter Hospital Length of Stay for Seniors
The risk of early readmission from post-acute care facility decreases with longer LOS at index hospitalization.
New Index Predicts Mortality in Elderly Americans
Eleven-factor index predicts mortality with excellent calibration and discrimination.
Hearing Loss Rates Expected to Double in US by 2060
Increase will be greatest among adults over 70, researchers say.
Sleep Quality Improved with Acupressure
Acupressure on specific acupoints is linked to significantly improved scores on PSQI and SF-36.
Discussion of Advanced Directives Increase with Quality Interventions
A series of quality improvement interventions can increase the capture of advanced care directives in EMRs.
Mental Decline Rates Lowered with Mentally Stimulating Tasks in Older Adults
Computer use, crafting, social activities and video games all seem to improve brain health.
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