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Coronavirus lurks and lingers in nursing home patients’ rooms
Retrospective study finds that cancer drug also lowers blood glucose
Research reveals that cancer drug also lowers blood glucose
Social isolation linked to higher markers of inflammation in older adults
Study links Social isolation to higher markers of inflammation in older adults
Social determinants of health provide better understanding of brain vulnerability to delirium
Role of informal caregivers in post-surgery care for older patients
Study links Personality traits to hallmarks of Alzheimer’s
FSU College of Medicine research links personality traits and hallmarks of Alzheimer’s
Article Published in Nature Aging Journal Features Work by UConn Center on Aging Researchers
Amyloid Beta and Serotonin May Be Keys to Predicting Who Develops Late-Life Depression
Scientists identify new drug target for blood cancer, potentially solid tumors
Many at-risk older adults aren’t checking blood pressure at home, or being encouraged to do so
Schizophrenia diagnosis rises among Black nursing home residents following start of Medicare initiative
Mount Sinai scientists show that novel therapy could be effective against pediatric leukemia
Putting people at centre to improve aged care
Study links MIND diet to better cognitive performance
Ohio State offers multidisciplinary clinic for patients with persistent COVID symptoms
Duke, UNC Awarded Grant to Establish Joint Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
Trends in aortic valve replacement among patients with dementia
Study identifies ways to reduce hospitalisations for older Australians
New center funds research to advance at-home healthcare technology
Hours you sleep mean more than you think
Specific testing required to assess frailty in older adults
UConn Center on Aging at UConn Health Awarded $7 Million NIH Grant to Establish Older Adults Initiative
More than 10% of older adults at risk of elder abuse
Over 10% of older adults at risk of elder abuse
Pandemic may have increased older adults’ fall risk, U-M poll suggests
Spotlight on Services: Licensed Clinical Social Workers
Fewer than half of older adults discuss alcohol with providers
UCLA Health hospitals rank No. 1 in L.A. and state, No. 3 in nation
Over 65 and Lonely? Don’t Talk to Your Doctor About Another Prescription
Apps ‘valuable tool’ in helping manage chronic pain
Heart transplants: Age is no barrier to successful surgery
Poll finds risky drinking patterns in older adults during pandemic
People Who Use Methamphetamine Likely to Report Multiple Chronic Conditions
Local volunteers recognised for dedication to Covid-19 care home trial
Healthy Senior Living certification boosts confidence in quality of senior facilities
NIH names Dr. Marie A. Bernard as Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity
Tailored, earlier heart failure rehab has physical, emotional benefits for patients
Pandemic worsened older adults’ mental health & sleep; others show long-term resilience
Does listening to calming music at bedtime actually help you sleep?
Minister Schulte and Minister Hajdu announce appointment of three new members to National Seniors Council
Could leak in blood-brain barrier be cause of poor memory?
Baylor takes part in national ‘Age-Friendly Health Systems’ initiative
Statistically, Not Enough People Take Statins
Scientists to explore whether anti-inflammatory drugs control blood sugar
Many older Americans with COVID-19 lack ability to isolate at home