Governments can do more to protect patients at for-profit nursing homes. A behavioral scientist who studies nursing homes weighs in.
Alarmingly, about half the people exposed to wildfires in Washington and Oregon were those least able to afford to protect their homes, evacuate safely and recover.
Dancing requires physical, social and cognitive engagement and, as a result, it may bolster a wide network of brain regions.
Think again if you assume only older people are isolated by technology.
Although Medicare has agreed to pay for Aduhelm, its coverage comes with restrictions.
Studies suggest seniors without the booster shot run a higher risk of infection and hospitalization from the omicron variant.
Some older patients forego the food provided at their health care facility because it isn’t aligned with their religious and cultural preferences.
Loss of muscle mass is a growing concern for the tens of millions of older Americans. It leads to falls and increased isolation, already a huge problem during coronavirus.
Older adults, who are at a higher risk for COVID-19 complications, can strengthen their immune systems by exercising.
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