Tag: Nursing Homes / Elder Care
Cocoa Extract Supplementation Yields Significant Reduction in hsCRP
In recent study, cocoa extract also increased interferon-γ compared with placebo
Acupuncture Beneficial for Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults
Significantly better change scores seen in Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire at six and 12 months with acupuncture versus usual care
Lung Cancer Screening Beneficial to Age 80 for Candidates Fit for Surgery
In patients treated with surgery, survival rates were comparable for those aged 75 to 80 years and for younger patients
Tinnitus Linked to Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults
Independent associations seen for tinnitus presence, longer duration, higher severity with cognitive impairment
Healthy Plant-Based Diet May Cut Burden of Multimorbidity of Cancer and Cardiometabolic Diseases
Association marginally weaker in older than middle-aged adults
Sense of Life Purpose Lowers Risk for Cognitive Impairment
Findings persisted even among people at high genetic risk for dementia
Discharge to Postacute Care Can Be Benchmark Metric for Older Surgical Patients
Findings consistent across preexisting major morbidity and high-risk status
Geriatric Assessment in the Emergency Department Reduces Admission Rates
Findings show no increase in emergency department length of stay or subsequent emergency department revisits
Overweight Status Appears to Reduce Mortality in Seniors Undergoing Elective Surgery
Lowest 30-day all-cause mortality rate seen for older adults categorized as overweight, while highest rate seen for those with underweight
Extreme Heat Preparedness Lacking Among Seniors
Most studies on the topic focus on individual coping methods, including hydration and cooling, environmental adjustments, relocation
