Tag: Seniors
ASTRO: SBRT Ups Survival in Older Early-Stage NSCLC Patients
Findings suggest SBRT should be standard for patients treated with radiation for stage I NSCLC
Little to No Benefit Found for Colonoscopy After Age 75
But risk for adverse events low
Disabling Injury, Illness Less Likely for Elderly Who Exercise
And likely to recover more quickly if injury or illness occurs
Orthogeriatric Model of Care Cost-Effective in Elderly With Hip Fx
Orthogeriatric-led service most effective, cost-effective model of care for men, women aged 83
Promising Results for Laughter-Based Exercise Program
Significant improvements in mental health, aerobic endurance, self-efficacy for LaughActive program
CDC: Falls Leading Cause of Injury, Death in U.S. Seniors
Falls cause millions of injuries and soaring health care costs, CDC report shows
Hearing Aids Underused by the ‘Older Old’
Rate of hearing loss during the 10th decade of life significantly up compared with 9th decade
CDC: Many U.S. Adults Over 50 Do Not Exercise Regularly
Inactivity boosts risk for falls, broken bones, serious disease, and early death, CDC warns
One in Four Older Adults Report Breathlessness
Breathlessness linked to lower ratings of well-being; higher rates of clinic, ER visits, hospitalization
Fan Use in Extreme Heat May Be Detrimental to Health in Elderly
Heart rate, core body temperature rose more with electric fan use than without in 108 degree heat
