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Injury-Proof Homes: Creating Safe Spaces for Older Adults
- Mandi Harenberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2023
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There’s nothing like the comfort and security of home. For many, a home is a place filled with fond memories of happy times.
It’s no wonder older adults choose to extend their independence by trying to stay in their homes as they get older, an experience called aging...
Yoga Can Help Seniors Regain Their Strength
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 14, 2023
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Practicing yoga might help older adults become a little surer on their feet, a new research review suggests.
The review, of 33 small clinical trials, found that older adults who participated in yoga programs typically gained some lower-body strength and boosted their wal...
After 3 Years of the Pandemic, Loneliness May Be Ebbing for America's Older Adults
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 14, 2023
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On the third anniversary of the pandemic, a new poll shows fewer older adults are experiencing loneliness and isolation though the numbers are still high.
About one-third of adults aged 50 to 80 still sometimes or often experience isolation and loneliness, according to ...
Reducing Home Hazards Cuts Seniors' Risk of Falling
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2023
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Nearly one-third of older people fall each year, most of them in their own homes. But it's possible to reduce those numbers by a quarter, according to a new study.
Five steps can cut the risk of falls by 26%, the researchers reported in the March 10 issue of the
For Seniors on Antidepressants, Adding a Drug May Work Better Than Switching
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- March 10, 2023
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Many older adults with depression don’t respond to their first antidepressant, so doctors will switch them to another one to see if that does the trick.
Now, new research suggests that the best strategy for these folks may instead be to add the antipsychotic drug...
70 or Older? An Extra 500 Steps a Day Could Do Wonders for Your Heart
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 2, 2023
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While the idea of getting 10,000 steps a day is bandied about as a good walking goal, that can be intimidating to some people, depending on how fit they are.
Now, new research in adults between the ages of 70 and 90 finds that a much smaller number of steps can ma...
FDA Panel Backs Second RSV Vaccine for Older Americans
- Cara Murez and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- March 2, 2023
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Following hours of discussion over safety concerns, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Wednesday recommended approval of a second RSV vaccine, this one made by GlaxoSmithKline, for use in Americans ages 60 and older.
The panel's recommendation was base...
Bed Rails Can Help and Harm: FDA Gives Guidance
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2023
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While adult bed rails are marketed with safety in mind, they need to be used with caution, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises.
"Many death and injury reports related to entrapment and falls for adult portable bed rail products and hospital bed rails have been ...
FDA Panel Backs Pfizer's RSV Vaccine for Older Americans
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2023
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In a tight vote, U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisors on Tuesday recommended the approval of an RSV vaccine that could be used in Americans ages 60 and up.
The vaccine, known as RENOIR, was developed by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. The same panel of advisors w...
Two Vaccines May Soon Shield Seniors Against RSV
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 16, 2023
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Older people have vaccines available to prevent severe influenza and COVID-19, but there’s been nothing to protect against the third respiratory virus that contributed to this season’s wretched “triple-demic.”
Until now.
Two major pharmaceutical companies p...
There's Been a Big Decline in the Rate of Americans Hit by Disability
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 8, 2023
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A new study delivers some great news to older Americans, something many likely already realize in their daily lives.
The prevalence of disabilities among seniors is down sharply from what it was just a decade before, researchers say.
Fewer older adults have limit...
Golf Is Healthy Exercise for Seniors, Study Confirms
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2023
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Want to stay healthy well into your golden years? Grab a bag of clubs and hit the green, new research suggests.
Golfing beat walking or even Nordic walking (a full-body workout that consists of walking using specialized poles) when it came to improving several key measur...
Sports-Linked Cardiac Arrest Rare in Seniors, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2023
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The saga of Damar Hamlin's recent collapse during a football game has thrown the dangers of sports-related cardiac arrest into the spotlight.
What about this happening to someone much older?
A new study brings reassuring news: It’s rare for an older adult to ...
Many Seniors Shunned In-Home Care During Pandemic, Worsening Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2023
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TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on older Americans.
A new study finds that many older adults declined medically necessa...
'Spare Tire' in Middle Age Could Mean a Frail Old Age
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2023
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Any 'middle-age spread' of excess weight around your tummy could raise your risk of becoming frail decades later, a new study suggests.
Obese folks who've packed on pounds around their waist are more likely to develop symptoms of frailty, including exhaustion, weak grip ...
Feds to Investigate Overuse of Antipsychotic Drugs by Nursing Homes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2023
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U.S. health officials say they plan to investigate whether some nursing homes are falsely labeling patients as schizophrenic so they can administer sedating antipsychotic drugs to them.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) noted that evidence of this abus...
Seniors, Make This Winter an Active & Healthy One
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 14, 2023
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Winter may feel like a time for hibernation, but it’s important for seniors to safely keep up their hobbies and physical activity in the cold weather.
“It’s important to get outside as much as possible, whether it’s temperate or even if it’s colder, as long as...
For Seniors, Declining Sense of Smell Could Signal Frailty
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 13, 2023
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Doctors already test seniors’ hearing and vision. Sense of smell could be added to screenings one day, according to researchers who found links between its loss and risk of frailty in older adults.
“We use our sense of smell to identify the threat of a fire or to enj...
Could Soaking in a Hot Spring (or Tub) Ease High Blood Pressure?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- December 27, 2022
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Could taking hot baths at night help seniors keep high blood pressure at bay? A new Japanese study suggests it just might work.
The finding follows a fresh analysis of a decade-old survey that looked at high blood pressure risk among older residents of Beppu.
Bepp...
Biden Administration Calls for Crackdown on Misleading Medicare Ads
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2022
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Medicare Advantage ads that are confusing or misleading could be banned under a new rule that was proposed Wednesday by the Biden administration to protect seniors.
Nearly half of all seniors or people with disabilities who are enrolled in the Medicare program through th...
Seniors Urged to Get Flu Shots as U.S. Cases Rise
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 6, 2022
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Experts are asking seniors to get their flu shots ASAP as an exceptionally nasty flu season unfolds across the United States.
Already, 8.7 million flu cases have been reported, with 78,000 hospitalizations and 4,500 deaths,
Fatal Drug Overdoses Among U.S. Seniors Have Tripled Since 2000
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- November 30, 2022
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Growing numbers of older Americans are dying from drug overdoses and alcohol abuse.
That's the tragic takeaway from two new reports by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
More than 5,000 people aged 65 and older in the United States died of a ...
Many U.S. Seniors Get Needless, Pricey Cervical Cancer Screenings
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 30, 2022
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Researchers warn that high rates of cervical cancer screening in women over 65 suggest that some older Americans are being unnecessarily screened.
More health data on these screenings in older women is needed to prevent potential harm and unnecessary costs, said the team...
Heading South for the Winter? Check This Medical Checklist
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 30, 2022
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Escaping from a cold, wintery place to a warm climate can be fun for so-called "snowbirds" who migrate south for the winter.
Still, experts say it's a good idea for older adults to prepare by having a "medical checklist" to ensure both regular care and help in case of a...
Many Urban Seniors Rely on 'Broken' City Transit to Get to Medical Appointments
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2022
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More than 700,000 older Americans rely on public transportation to get to and from their medical appointments.
That's roughly 1 in 10 seniors who live in cities.
But when individuals were frail, or used a wheelchair, or sidewalks along their route were damaged, the...
Keeping Blood Pressure in Check Could Cut Your Odds for Dementia
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 26, 2022
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Controlling high blood pressure in older adults may be one of the "best bets" for reducing the risk of developing dementia, Australian researchers report.
"Given population aging and...
Age Matters for Use of At-Home Tests
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2022
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These days, you can test yourself for COVID-19, HIV, potential problems in your DNA or even a urinary tract infection while never leaving your home.
Researchers set out to find what older folks thought of the tests, whether they use them and how often they reported their...
Surgery Holds Danger for Seniors. Who's Most at Risk?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 21, 2022
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Surgery can be a daunting prospect at any age. Now, researchers say they've spotted two key factors upping the odds of a poor surgical outcome in seniors.
Older adults who are either frail or suffering from dementia have high rates of death in the year following a major ...
1 in 10 U.S. Seniors Has Dementia; Minorities Hit Hardest
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 21, 2022
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One in 10 older Americans has dementia, and twice as many have mild mental impairment, a new study finds.
As the nation's population grows older, the burden on families and society is likely to grow, and minorities will be affected most, experts say.
"As the popula...
Brain Secrets of the Super-Sharp 'Super-Agers'
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2022
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Researchers have discovered another clue as to how some older people stay sharp as a tack into their 80s and beyond: Their brain cells are really big.
The study focused on what scientists have dubbed "super-agers" — a select group of elderly adults who have the memory ...
More Evidence COVID Boosters Improve Seniors' Immunity
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2022
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For older adults, getting vaccinated provides protection against COVID-19, but getting a booster is a key part of maintaining that immunity, a new study confirms.
Medicare Monthly Premiums to Drop for Seniors
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2022
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Millions of seniors who had to pay high increases in Medicare premiums this year will get a break in 2023 when they see a rare drop in monthly premiums for Medicare Part B.
Th...
Talking to a Loved One About a Move to Assisted Living
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- September 24, 2022
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It can be hard to talk to your loved ones about moving into assisted living, so don't push them too hard and make sure they feel safe and comfortable with the idea, one ...
Mental Skills Slow With Age, But Seniors Gain in Other Ways: Study
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2022
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Seniors, there's good news and bad from a new study of mental health. The brain-centered research confirms that mental skills do decline with age -- but it also finds many people over 60 having better psychological health than folks in their 20s.
"We wanted to better und...
Multivitamins Linked to Healthier Brains in Old Age
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 14, 2022
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A daily multivitamin might help keep your brain free from any decline in thinking skills, a new study suggests.
In a trial of more th...
Steps to Long Life: Short Walk Each Day Helps Folks Over 85
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 25, 2022
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It's never too late to benefit from regular walks.
A new study suggests that a 10-minute daily stroll can prolong life in folks well into their 80s and beyond.
“Adults are less likely to meet activity recommendations as they get older,” said study author Dr. Mo...
In Trial, Brain Zaps Gave Seniors a Month-Long Memory Boost
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2022
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If you're a senior who struggles to remember where you put your car keys, could
Cheaper Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Should Be in Stores by October, FDA Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2022
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Affordable over-the-counter hearing aids will bring relief to millions of Americans suffering from hearing loss by mid-October, under a landmark proposal just announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
'Virtual' Museum Visits Are Good Medicine for Seniors
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2022
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By combining technology with interactive art activities, older people at home can have museums come to them -- and this can support their physical, mental and social well-being, a new study reports.
"This participatory art-based activity could become a model that could ...
Alternative Medicine Popular Among Seniors, But Most Don't Tell Their Doctors About It
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2022
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Lots of older folks are turning to alternative medicine to help them with the pains of aging -- but they don't necessarily think that's ...
Helping Older Loved Ones in a Heat Wave
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2022
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With much of the United States baking in extreme heat this summer, older adults and the people caring for them need to take extra precautions.
Seniors can decline rapidly, sometimes within minutes, when exposed to soaring temperatures, said Dr. Angela Catic, an assistant...
Black Nursing Home Residents More Likely to Need Hospital Care
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 22, 2022
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Black residents in U.S. nursing homes are much more likely than white residents to be repeatedly transferred to hospital care, a new study reports.
Black nursing home residents are likely to be transferred to the hospital and back at least four times in a given year, acc...
Heatwave Alert: Stay Safe in Searing Temps
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- July 22, 2022
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As blistering temperatures blanket much of the country, more people are at risk
3 Key Changes Could Make Roads Safer for Older Pedestrians
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 22, 2022
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Better lighting and other changes to street crossings could improve pedestrian safety for seniors -- the age group most likely to be killed by oncoming vehicles.
Researchers pored over four years of Oregon crash data for locations considered dangerous for walkers age 65 ...
Staffing Shortages Have U.S. Nursing Homes in Crisis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2022
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There's a shortage of nursing home beds for the elderly in America due to a severe staffing crisis that has caused long-term care facilities to cut back on new admissions, new research shows.
Three out of five nursing homes (61%) have limited new admissions due to staffi...
Vision Issues Could Raise Odds for Dementia
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2022
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Untreated vision loss may put an older adult at an increased risk for dementia, though it's not clear why, according to a new study.
Researchers found that the likelihood of having some form of cognitive impairment was 137% higher in seniors who had trouble seeing than i...
COVID Boosters Raise Antibody Levels by 85% in Nursing Home Residents
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2022
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Getting a COVID-19 booster shot can significantly increase an at-risk person's immunity and protect against the contagious Omicron variant.
New research f...
Tough Choices: When It's Time to Move From Home to Assisted Living
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 26, 2022
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While 8 in 10 Americans ages 65 and older say they want to age in their homes, it's not always possible when health declines.
Knowing when a loved one needs a more supportive environment, such as
CDC Panel Urges Seniors to Get New, More Potent Flu Shot This Fall
- By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 23, 2022
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A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine advisory panel on Wednesday voted to recommend that Americans 65 and older get the new, more...
Researchers Spot Sign of Alzheimer's Risk That Scammers Love
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2022
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Could the way a senior handles his or her money offer clues about their risk for Alzheimer's disease?
Yes, according to a new study involving dozens of el...