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New Harvard report says U.S. unprepared to help seniors age in place
A newly-released report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University says the U.S. is woefully unprepared to…
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Rise in nursing home infection rates lead to avoidable complications, deaths
Infections among nursing home residents are rising, according to a study presented Oct. 8, 2014, at IDWeek (an international gathering…
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Frailty affects quality of life, makes seniors more vulnerable
The term “frailty” seems to be practically synonymous with aging. And while it’s true that adults naturally have a gradual…
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Americans living longer; some pay more for outpatient services
Two new reports again underscore the need for a comprehensive national long-term services and support initiative. First, the good news:…
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Reporting on end-of-life care? Start here.
An op-ed in the October 4 issue of the New York Times reinforces the need for compassionate and comprehensive support…
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A dozen healthy aging ideas to consider covering
How can we improve the health of the nation’s fastest growing group? The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) gathered…
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World Heart Day targets salt consumption, risk reduction
Today is World Heart Day – when the World Heart Federation and the World Health Organization highlight global efforts to…
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Reports call for changes in approaching dementia risk, end-of-life care
Addressing the global epidemic of dementia and improving end-of-life planning and care in the United States are the subjects of…
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Potassium intake linked to stroke risk in older women
Postmenopausal women who eat foods higher in potassium are less likely to have strokes and die than women who eat…
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New Millbank report highlights seniors’ unmet care needs
The care needs of 3 million older adults in the U.S. that require help with three or more activities of…