More articles about: Geriatrics
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Loneliness Doubled for Older Adults in First Months of COVID-19
Loneliness and social isolation increased among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, but connections with neighbors and healthy habits helped.
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Mail Delays May Affect Medication Supply for Nearly 1 in 4 Americans Over 50
Data from National Poll on Healthy Aging show reliance on delivery of medications, often because of insurance requirements.
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Telehealth Visits Skyrocket for Older Adults, but Concerns and Barriers Remain
Telehealth visits by older adults increased dramatically during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet some adults still have concerns about telemedicine and some face barriers.
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Most Adults Say They’ve Experienced Ageism, But Majority Still Hold Positive Attitudes Toward Aging
Ageism is a common experience, a new poll of older adults finds, but many people over 50 have a positive attitude toward aging.
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Health Inequality Actually Is a “Black and White Issue”, Research Says
University of Michigan research shows the direct correlation between systemic racism and racial health disparities in the United States.
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Pre-COVID-19 Poll of Older Adults Hints at Potential Impact of Pandemic on Their Eating Habits
Even before COVID-19 limited grocery shopping and restaurant meals, and impacted incomes, eating and health were intertwined for many older adults.
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At-Risk Older Women Aren’t Discussing Symptoms of Urinary Incontinence with Clinicians
New study points to a missed opportunity to improve quality of life for many women with incontinence.
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Even Before COVID-19, Many Adults Lacked Stable Food Supply
Food insecurity was already affecting older adults before COVID-19 disruptions to food supplies and the economy, a poll finds.
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With Half of Adults Over 65 Lacking Dental Insurance, Poll Finds Strong Support for Universal Medicare Dental Benefit
Basic Medicare doesn’t include coverage for dental care, but a vast majority of older adults think it should, and many are skipping oral care due to cost.
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Older Adults Use Online Physician Ratings, but View Them Cautiously, Poll Shows
Online reviews giving recommendations about doctors are viewed by older adults looking to choose a physician, but they factor them in with word-of- mouth reputation and more.
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In Sickness and in Health: Study Looks at How Married Couples Face Chronic Conditions
Older married couples facing multimorbid chronic diseases experienced a rise in depression symptoms over time if those conditions required different types of preventive care or risk reduction.
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Virtual Medical Visits Get Wary Welcome From Older Adults, Poll Finds
New Michigan Medicine national healthy aging poll says older adults are wary of virtual medical visits.
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Bigger Spend, Same End: Post-Hospital Care Study Suggests Medicare Could Save Money
A new study finds traditional Medicare spends much more on post-hospital care for people in their 60s than private insurance, but it doesn’t keep patients from being readmitted to the hospital.
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How and Why Resistance Training Is Imperative for Older Adults
A new position statement supported by the National Strength and Conditioning Association highlights the importance of resistance training for older adults to empower healthy aging.
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Living with One Disease Is Hard Enough; Living with Many Can Be Far Worse
A new tool “scores” patients based on the impact of their multiple chronic conditions. The tool reveals that those with higher scores have faster memory loss, a higher suicide risk and a higher overall risk of death.
