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Choose a page number: 1 Seniors RSS FeedsCold Weather Brings Hypothermia Threat - Oregon Department Of Health - Low winter temperatures have brought warnings from experts in the Oregon Department of Human Services State Public Health Division. Exposure to cold can lead to hypothermia, so it is important to protect yourself against it. Hypothermia occurs when heat escapes from your body faster than it can warm itself and you body's core body temperature falls lower than 95 degrees F. Severe hypothermia can lead to death....Feed Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com Researchers At Columbia University Medical Center Link Blood Sugar To Normal Cognitive Aging - Maintaining blood sugar levels, even in the absence of disease, may be an important strategy for preserving cognitive health, suggests a study published by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC). The study appeared in the December issue of Annals of Neurology. Senior moments, also dubbed by New York Times Op-Ed columnist David Brooks as being "hippocampically challenged," are a normal part of aging.... Gardening Provides Recommended Physical Activity For Older Adults - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Sports Medicine recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week in order to maintain and improve optimal health. This recommendation is especially important for older Americans, who can be less likely to fulfill this requirement, yet are more at risk for chronic diseases associated with aging.... Blood Sugar Linked To Decline Of Memory And Cognitive Health In Older People - US researchers examining how diseases in late life, such as stroke and diabetes, contribute to cognitive decline through their effect on the hippocampal region of the brain found that high blood sugar may contribute to the decline of memory and cognitive health in older people. They suggested exercising to improve blood sugar levels was a way some people might be able to delay the normal decline in memory and cognitive health that occurs in old age.... New Study Finds Perception Of Health And Balance Has Direct Impact On Walking Activity - New research out of the University of Pittsburgh indicates that patients' perceptions of their own health and balance have an impact on how much they walk. The study was originally published in Physical Therapy (December 2008), the scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).... 1 In 5 Boomers Worried About Affording Health Care In 2009, AARP Survey Finds - A new AARP survey released today examines the health care and prescription drug challenges facing Boomers and older Americans in the weakened economy. The poll of Americans age 45-plus shows positive signs that much of the population is embracing healthy habits and practicing wise use of prescription drugs, but finds they can do more to reduce their health care bills and improve their health.... NMC Guidance For The Care Of Older People October 2008 - Following a period of consultation the NMC will publish its guidance for the care of older people in February 2009. The guidance is intended to make a positive difference to the way that older people are cared for in all care settings by promoting individuality, dignity, independence and choice. Around 300 people including nurses, carers and older people took part in a series of focus groups that were held around the UK in October 2008.... New National Committee Viewpoints Detail Why Seniors Have A Huge Stake In Health Care Reform Debate - "I'm counting the days until I qualify for Medicare." It's a common refrain from millions of older, uninsured adults anxious to reach eligibility seniors who for government sponsored healthcare coverage. Yet, the financial burden of unchecked health care costs system-wide has strained the successful program, leading to growing out-of-pocket fees, cost shifting to seniors and a financial drain on an already challenged economy.... Among Older Adults, Prescription And Over-the-Counter Medications Are Commonly Used Together - A survey suggests that nearly half of older adults in the U.S. use prescription and over-the-counter medications together, and that about 4 percent of older adults are potentially at risk of an adverse drug reaction because of an interaction between medications, according to a study in the December 24/31 issue ofJAMA. The researchers also found that nearly 30 percent use at least 5 prescription medications.... Investment In GP Training And Memory Clinics For Those With Dementia - Response By Charity "For Dementia", UK - Barbara Stephens, Chief Executive of for dementia, the charity responsible for Admiral Nurses says: "Dementia is a complex condition with many and varied causes. There needs to be a comprehensive and co-ordinated response to address this major public health issue.... Protect The Vulnerable From Robots, British Scientist Warns - Top robotics expert Professor Noel Sharkey, of the University of Sheffield, has called for international guidelines to be set for the ethical and safe application of robots before it is too late. Professor Sharkey, writing in the prestigious Science journal, believes that as the use of robots increases, decisions about their application will be left to the military, industry and busy parents instead of international legislative bodies.... Nursing Home Industry Questions New CMS Rating System - Some nursing home industry experts are questioning CMS' new rating system that ranks U.S. nursing homes on a five-star scale, the AP/Denver Post reports. Ratings, which are updated quarterly and posted ... Both Theories About Human Cellular Aging Supported By New Research - Aging yeast cells accumulate damage over time, but they do so by following a pattern laid down earlier in their life by diet as well as the genes that control metabolism and the dynamics of cell structures such as mitochondria, the power plants of cells. These research findings, presented at the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) 48th Annual Meeting, Dec.... Moderate Alcohol Intake May Protect Against Cognitive Decline In Older Women - A study appearing in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society consisting of nearly 6,000 people aged 70 to 82 in Ireland, the Netherlands and Scotland concluded that drinking low to moderate amounts of alcohol may delay cognitive decline in older women. However, these same benefits were not seen in men of the same age group. Over the 3.2 year follow-up period, cognitive performance was better for female drinkers than nondrinkers.... 15,800 American Nursing Homes Rated By Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services - The CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) has issued quality ratings for 15,800 nursing homes throughout the USA that participate in Medicare or Medicaid. Each nursing home is assigned a star rating, from one to five - with five being the best. The ratings are based on health inspection surveys, staffing information, and quality of care measures.... CMS Releases Quality Ratings For U.S. Nursing Homes - CMS on Thursday will post online the quality ratings of 16,000 individual nursing homes across the U.S. based on a one- to five-star scale, USA Today reports (Appleby et al., USA Today, 12/18). The ratings are based on data from state inspections, reports on staffing and quality measures.... Cuts At Boston Hospital To Affect Many Low-income Immigrants, Elderly - Many low-income, elderly and immigrant residents in Massachusetts will likely be affected by Boston Medical Center's announcement on Wednesday that it will be laying off hundreds of workers and reducing services, the Boston Globe reports.... IU-Patented Home Security System To Protect The Vulnerable - Family and friends of a 75-year-old California grandmother beaten and kidnapped from her home last week might have known of the crime within moments if a device patented by an Indiana University researcher had been in use. If Sandy Vinge had been using The Portal Monitor developed by Indiana University professor L.... Aging Brains Allow Negative Memories To Fade - It turns out there's a scientific reason why older people tend to see the past through rose-coloured glasses. A University of Alberta medical researcher, in collaboration with colleagues at Duke University, identified brain activity that causes older adults to remember fewer negative events than their younger counterparts.... AARP: Beware Of Hidden Charges During Part D Open Enrollment - With just over two weeks remaining to choose a Medicare prescription drug plan for 2009, AARP is urging older Americans to beware of extra charges they may face with some plans. Under a rule implemented this year called "reference-based pricing," plans in Medicare's prescription drug program-known as Part D-may add additional penalties when beneficiaries choose brand name drugs over generics.... Cognitive Function May Be Affected By High Blood Pressure In The Elderly - Adding another reason for people to watch their blood pressure, a new study from North Carolina State University shows that increased blood pressure in older adults is directly related to decreased cognitive functioning, particularly among seniors with already high blood pressure. This means that stressful situations may make it more difficult for some seniors to think clearly. Dr.... Simultaneous Tracking Of Gene Expression And Movement Using New Technique - Flies expressing green fluorescent protein (GFP) in their retina cells or other tissues can be tracked by specially modified video cameras, creating a real time computer record of movement and gene expression. The new technique, described in the open access journal BMC Biotechnology, will allow detailed analyses of correlations between behavior, gene expression and aging.... Dynamic Electronic Tracking And Care Coordination Tools Save Lives Of Seniors, Study Finds - Can a patient-centered, care management program utilizing nurse care managers and interdisciplinary teams, supported by electronic tracking and care coordination systems reduce the rate of deaths and hospitalizations among chronically ill older adults? The answer - based on a three-year study involving more than 3,400 chronically ill seniors led by Oregon Health & Science University researcher David A. Dorr, M.D. - appears to be "yes.... Progeria: Gene Discovery To Clinical Trial Of Potential Treatment In Just 5 Years, - One of the fastest translations of a basic research discovery into a promising clinical trial for an "untreatable" and fatal disorder was discussed publicly for the first time by the key players in this remarkable research story, on Dec. 14, at the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)'s annual meeting in San Francisco. The disease is Progeria, or Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), a rare, accelerated aging disease that afflicts children.... Forgetting Over Short-Term: Study Reveals Clues - Even though forgetting is such a common occurrence, scientists have not reached a consensus as to how it happens. One theory is that information simply decays from our memory - we forget things because too much time has passed. Another idea states is that forgetfulness occurs when we confuse an item with other items that we have previously encountered (also known as temporal confusability). Psychologists Nash Unsworth from the University of Georgia, Richard P.... Holiday Romance, and Romance Closer to Home - Have you ever had a holiday romance, or fantasized about having one? As travelers start planning spring and summer vacations, a surprising number of them have holiday romance on their ... Is Online Dating Right for You? - Online dating has become very popular, and it's a great way to meet people who share your interests and your geographical area. While many older adults have found loving companions ... 10 Tips to Help Older Seniors Enjoy the Holidays - For many seniors with physical, mental, or emotional needs, holidays can be highly stressful, confusing, or even depressing. To help your older friends, grandparents, or other family members enjoy ... A Beginner's Guide to Regifting - Have you ever received a gift that wasn't right for you? We all have. If it's not junk, we tend to hang onto it because we like the person who ... Be Prepared: Winter Safety Checklists for Family, Home, Car & Pets - The wind and freezing temperatures moving across the United State are bringing special challenges to residents of all ages, and if you're caught in cold weather it's important to be ... 6 Tips for Safe Winter Driving - Winter is a great season for travel, but winter travel can quickly become winter trauma if you aren’t prepared for the extra challenges that winter driving brings for older adults ... 10 Tips for Happy Retirement Living - Talk about retirement and most people’s thoughts immediately turn to money—especially now when the economic outlook is so uncertain.
They wonder if they’ll be able to afford the life they ... Humor: Holiday Eating Tips - If you follow these holiday eating tips, you'll have a holiday you won't soon forget. But hurry: January is just around the corner
... Green Burial: The Next Step in Green Living for Boomers - Baby boomers are taking green living to the final frontier -- with green burial. This practice, which actually began with U.S. pioneers, is gaining popularity among baby boomers and seniors ... Credit Card Late Fees: How Much Will It Really Cost You? - As the holiday shopping season gets into high gear, it's important to be careful with credit cards. Credit card late fees have nearly tripled in the past decade as credit ... Copyright © 2009, Opt-in Email 4 You. All Rights Reserved. |
