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Report says better evidence needed on effective dementia interventions
Strong evidence on dementia care interventions is lacking, and what exists does not reflect the experiences of diverse populations, according…
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New report calls for U.S. universal coverage of long-term care for older adults
The heavy toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on older Americans highlights the need to strengthen the nation’s safety…
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New Alzheimer’s drug shows promise, but don’t celebrate yet
A recent announcement by drugmaker Eli Lilly that its drug donanemab slowed the progression of Alzheimer’s by nearly one-third is…
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Geriatric EDs save money, improve outcomes — so why aren’t there more of them?
Millions of Medicare beneficiaries are admitted to the hospital each year because they cannot be safely discharged to go home.…
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Journalists can help shed light on COVID-19 vaccine schemes
It’s still difficult for many eligible older adults in parts of the U.S. to get COVID-19 vaccination appointments. And that’s…
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Study shows racial differences in COVID-19 nursing home deaths
Racial disparities are glaringly obvious when examining COVID-19 caseloads, hospitalizations and deaths. A new study in JAMA Open looks at…
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Poll: Lack of online medical accounts for seniors could affect COVID vaccination scheduling
With most major health systems using patient portals for scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations, many older adults may need help setting up…
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New York AG finds COVID-19 nursing home deaths vastly underreported
Deaths among nursing home residents in New York state have been underreported by as much as 50%, according to a…
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Study shows food insecurity still common among many older adults
Food insecurity — when people lack access to food or go hungry due to poverty or other challenges — remains…
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Long-term effects of COVID-19 on the brain could mean a wave of dementia cases
We don’t yet know the severity of COVID-19’s long-term effects on the brain, but a group of international researchers is…