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New poll: More counseling, prescribing limits needed for seniors using opioids
Nearly a third of older adults have received a prescription for an opioid pain medicine in the past two years,…
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Can culture change in nursing homes make a difference?
It seems to make sense intuitively that creating a smaller, more home-like atmosphere would foster improvements in nursing home residents’…
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Data can help reporters investigate staffing levels in area nursing homes
PBJ stands for Payroll-Based Journal, a new data set for nursing home staffing from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…
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Delirium tip sheet looks at this problem in hospitalized older adults
Delirium is a more common occurrence than many may realize, especially among hospital patients. Proper diagnosis and treatment are crucial…
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National study finds LGBT seniors face tougher old age
Aging and health issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender baby boomers have often been ignored by services, policies and…
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Driving and older adults: Is there a right time to stop?
A recent way-too-long visit to the department of motor vehicles was good for two things: upgrading my about-to-expire license to…
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Summer can be deadly for older adults
Summertime and the living is easy – sometimes. While most of us look forward to the warmer weather and participating…
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New investment hopes to spur cure for dementia
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. Despite decades of research, there’s still no cure,…
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Award-winning reporter educates readers about end-of-life care
Death is not something most people want to think about, let alone read about in the local newspaper. Reporting on…
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Report finds antipsychotic drug use still rampant in some nursing homes
Despite efforts to curb the use of antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes, about 20 percent of residents – more than…