Older Adults Want Telemedicine to Remain an Option Alongside In-person Care
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by HIA Guest Blog
1y ago
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Research Summary Today the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society published a study about older adults’ views on receiving their primary care through telemedicine. Researchers asked adults over the age of 65 what they thought about the telemedicine care they received during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers wanted to understand if telemedicine should remain an option for patients on a permanent basis. Why does this matter? We all want to have access to good quality care that helps us stay healthy as we age. Policy makers are making big d ..read more
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Psychological Resilience May Increase Healthy Aging for Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
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by HIA Guest Blog
1y ago
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Research Summary The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society recently published a study about healthy aging for older adults with type 2 diabetes. The researchers looked into the role of psychological resilience in helping people with diabetes stay healthy as they get older. Psychological resilience is the attitudes and behaviors that help us adapt to stress and avoid its negative impact. In general, researchers are eager to find ways to support people in healthy aging, instead of focusing only on problems that can occur as people get older. T ..read more
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy Conducted by Telephone May Ease Arthritis-Related Insomnia
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by HIA Guest Blog
2y ago
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Research Summary A new study revealed that a talk therapy practice conducted by telephone could help older adults who have arthritis-related insomnia sleep better. The study was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Why does this matter? Insomnia is a difficulty in falling or staying asleep. It affects more than 14 million Americans aged 65 and older. It may lead to daytime problems such as tiredness or fatigue, poor concentration, and daytime sleepiness. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It can caus ..read more
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What’s the Best Way to Prevent Falls in Older Adults?
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by HIA Guest Blog
2y ago
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Research Summary An international team of experts compared practices that research has shown to help older adults prevent falls. Their new study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, suggests that: Exercise is the most effective method for decreasing the rate of falls in adults aged 65 and older who live independently. It is especially effective in adults aged 75 and older. Exercise and a basic falls risk assessment by your healthcare provider can reduce your risk of breaking bones in a fall. In a falls assessment, your h ..read more
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Heart Transplants: Age is No Barrier to Successful Surgery
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by HIA Guest Blog
3y ago
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Research Summary A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggests that survival rates after heart transplant surgery are similar in adults ages 18 to 69 and adults ages 70 and older. Researchers examined a large U.S. database of patients who were listed as candidates for surgery to replace their failing hearts with healthier donor hearts. The researchers found that: Only 1 in 50 people who are considered for heart transplant surgery and 1 in 50 people who receive a heart transplant are ages 70 or older. For older ..read more
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Does Listening to Calming Music at Bedtime Actually Help You Sleep?
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by HIA Guest Blog
3y ago
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Research Summary A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has found that listening to music can help older adults sleep better. Researchers from the National Cheng Kung University Hospital in Taiwan combined the results of past studies to understand the effect that listening to music can have on the quality of older adults’ sleep. Their work suggests that: Older adults (ages 60 and up) living at home sleep better when they listen to music for 30 minutes to one hour at bedtime. Calm music improves older adults’ slee ..read more
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Physical Activity Reduces Your Risk for Falls
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by HIA Guest Blog
3y ago
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Research Summary Experiencing a fall is one of the most common accidents older adults face: Each year, one-third of people over the age of 65 will fall. Half of these falls cause injuries, including serious ones such as hip fractures and others that require hospitalization. Researchers have shown that higher levels of physical activity can reduce your risk for a fall. Although you might think that being inactive, or sedentary, is safer for you than being active, it actually contributes to falling. Common sedentary behaviors include sitting while ..read more
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Hearing and Vision Loss May Speed Development of Cognitive Problems
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by HIA Guest Blog
3y ago
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Research Summary Cognitive decline ranges in severity from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). It is marked by memory loss and difficulty thinking and making decisions. Cognitive decline is a significant, common challenge to older adults’ well-being and their ability to live independently. Today, cognitive impairment and ADRD are major global public health and social concerns as the population of older adults rises around the world. By 2050, more than 152 million people will be affected by these co ..read more
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For Older Adults, Preventing Flu is Key to Lessening Disability Risks
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by HIA Guest Blog
3y ago
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Research Summary We tend to think of the flu as an illness that people recover from within a relatively short time. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case for older adults, who are more likely to experience difficulties getting around and living independently following a serious illness. Adding to the problem is the potential for additional health problems that can occur during a stay in the hospital. Hospitalized older adults potentially face delirium, an abrupt change in mental function which causes sudden confusion. They are also susceptibl ..read more
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Critical Support: Nursing Homes Need Our Action NOW
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by HIA Guest Blog
3y ago
Alice Bonner, PhD, RN, FAAN, Senior Advisor for Aging, Institute for Healthcare Improvement This editorial is the work of four authors: two registered nurses with PhDs, one of whom is a former government/public health division director and one of whom leads a national foundation; a certified nursing assistant and director of a national CNA organization; and a nationally recognized health economist and nursing home expert. Their names and affiliations appear at the end of the article. How We Got Here For years, extended families formed the backbone of American communities. Children and young ..read more
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