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Study explores medical marijuana as opioid alternative for older adults
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions wants to crack down on medical marijuana. He was soundly rebuked by Congress last year,…
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Integrative medicine panel at #AHCJ18 to look at alternative approaches to pain management
Chronic pain is fairly common among older adults. Nearly half of community dwelling and up to 75 percent of institutionalized…
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#AHCJ18 panel looks at the increasing demand for palliative care
Palliative care has come a long way since it emerged onto the U.S. health care scene in the late 1980s.…
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Reporters highlight the budget bill’s impact on older adults
President Trump last week signed a budget bill that is likely to affect the health of older adults in a…
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Emergency department program for older adults reduces admissions
A unique emergency department program focused on geriatric transitional care is helping older patients avoid unnecessary hospital admissions by as…
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New year might see more people treating high blood pressure through nutrition
It’s a new year so, of course, the time is right to try a new diet. One approach that’s been…
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New tip sheet explains growing role of geriatric care managers
Family caregivers often struggle when finding appropriate care options for their loved ones. Siblings may argue over different approaches. Spouses…
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Flu season hitting older adults hard
The headlines say it all: In Houston, “Elderly should avoid the flu at all costs this season;” in Cleveland, “Flu…
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University program focuses on care for the caregiver
Anyone who has helped an ailing loved one knows that the job of a caregiver is not easy. When cognitive…
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Family caregivers to get help if RAISE Act is signed
New bipartisan legislation to support family caregivers is on its way to President Trump for his signature. The Recognize, Assist,…