Tag: geriatrics

Nursing Homes Send More Medicaid to Hospitals

A new study shows that individuals enrolled in Medicaid are 27 percent…

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Aging Infographic Clearly Shows Aging Trends

Here is an interesting graphic from Assisted Living Homes. It underscores the…

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Hip Fractures in Women Deadly

Prevent falls. Prevent hip fractures. @Don Farral, Getty ImagesHip fractures in women…

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Adverse Drug Reactions Responsible for Nearly 100K Acute Hospitalizations in Elderly

Posted in Pharma & DevicesThis item comes as no surprise to those…

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Frailty – Common In Elderly, But Is It Preventable?

Americans are aging – fast. And that means more chronic illnesses like…

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It’s Back to Basics in Nursing Homes in Treating Disease

Posted in DiversionsHealthcare Policy & The MediaKnowledge & MedicineScience & Research Posted…

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Fall-Prone Seniors Fail to Adjust Walking Speed

Seniors prone to falling might do so because they fail to adjust…

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November is National Family Caregiver Month

In 1994, the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) began promoting the celebration…

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Long Term Services and Supports Scorecard

This State Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard is a multidimensional approach…

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Health Span: a Nifty Measure

One of the striking things about people who live to very old…

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