Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Chronic pain found to increase risk of falls in older adults

Chronic pain found to increase risk of falls in older adults: "Chronic pain is experienced by as many as two out of three older adults. Now, a new study finds that pain may be more hazardous than previously thought, contributing to an increased risk of falls in adults over age 70. The findings appear in the November 25 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)."


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Monday, November 23, 2009

Sedatives, mood-altering drugs related to falls among elderly

Sedatives, mood-altering drugs related to falls among elderly: "Falls among elderly people are significantly associated with several classes of drugs, including sedatives often prescribed as sleep aids and medications used to treat mood disorders, according to a study led by a University of British Columbia expert in pharmaceutical outcomes research."

Headphones may Not be Safe for Patients With Pacemakers

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Get Grandma a Computer

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Technology To Help Elderly People Stay Healthy At Home

In a collaboration between Kaiser Health News and The Washington Post, Elizabeth Olson writes about how emerging technology is helping older people stay in their homes and can, in some instances, offer mechanisms to improve patient outcomes and reduce health care costs. "Every morning at 10 a.m.

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Seniors must use it or lose it, study shows

Seniors must use it or lose it, study shows

(PhysOrg.com) -- Doris Stinson has learned that it's never too late to start exercising. The 85-year-old Stoney Creek woman has regained her strength and maintained her independence after enrolling in Hamilton-based physical maintenance program for frail seniors.

Monday, November 9, 2009

New Certified Membership Standards Introduced for Geriatric Care Management Profession

New Certified Membership Standards Introduced for Geriatric Care Management Profession

Healthy lifestyle, attitude help resilient seniors stay on track

Orville Rogers is a certain type of senior who intrigues aging experts: an individual who has not only lived a long time but ...
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Promotion of self-management in vulnerable older people: a narrative literature review of outcomes of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

With ageing, older people can become frail, and this has been shown to be associated with a decrease in well-being. Observational studies provide evidence of a positive effect of coping resources on well-being.
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Better Working Conditions And Job Satisfaction In Order To Keep Older Workers In The Workforce (GAZEL Study)


In order to encourage older workers to remain in the workforce, working conditions must be improved.




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Friday, November 6, 2009

Psychologists Suggest Ways To Include The Aging Population In The Technology Revolution

Technology is no longer what it used to be: Computers have replaced typewriters and landlines are in rapid decline. Technological advances are being made every day, making many of our lives easier and allowing information to be more accessible and available. Click here.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Is Disorder That Causes Dementia Hereditary?

New research shows that a rare brain disorder that causes early dementia is highly hereditary. The study is published in the November 3, 2009, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.. Click here.