More articles about: Geriatrics

The VA’s efforts to reduce use of risky antipsychotic medications in its nursing homes succeeded – but use of other medications with less evidence behind them rose.

Hospices often prescribe medicines like Xanax, Haldol and Seroquel to patients to ease end-of-life symptoms, but a new study shows very wide variation in the chances patients will get these drugs.

Sexual health is linked closely to physical and mental health for older women, with menopause playing a big role, a new poll finds.

Hospital at home programs, and remote patient monitoring from home, hold promise for discharging patients earlier or keeping them out of the emergency room or hospital. But policy decisions will affect their future.

Data-driven approach suggests more locked-storage assistance is needed, as well as tailored risk reduction approaches for those with memory and mental health concerns.

More older adults want to age in place in their own homes; renovations and little adaptations, as well as financial planning, can help.

How Beijing's emergency air service operations worked with the Survival Flight team before the start of games.

More awareness and more detailed health records may explain rise; end-of-life care shifting as diagnoses allow for more advance planning.

Despite prevention efforts, falls increase annually, with wide variations in incidence based on geography, research finds.

As older adults reschedule elective surgery delayed or cancelled by the pandemic, a new poll shows many have concerns not just about COVID-19 but also about pain, caregiving and cost.

Mobile apps for smartphones and tablets are available to help older adults monitor and manage weight, exercise, mood, diabetes, sleep and more, but a poll shows many who could benefit don’t use them.

Gun owners and non-firearm owners over 50 agree with measures to reduce firearm injury and death, including suicide, and accidental shooting. But many gun owners don’t practice safe storage even if children are in their home, the study shows.

Many are feeling stressed by the pandemic, especially those with underlying health and mental health conditions. But others are finding ways to experience joy and public health messaging should help them understand better how to enjoy activities safely

Trips, slips and falls are a major cause of injury, hospitalization and death in older people but prevention can start with quick fixes in their homes that you can make during a holiday visit

Many seniors plan to travel for the holidays and take long vacations in 2022 but need to keep COVID, telehealth rules and other health needs in mind.