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In low-income older adults, 3 in 4 have undiagnosed cognitive issues
A study of 204 low-income older adults found that 3 out of 4 had undiagnosed cognitive issues — including some who didn’t ...
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COPD patients who are socially isolated face higher risk of death, data shows
The risk for all-cause death was higher in older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who experienced social isolation compared to those who were more socially connected to others, ...
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Move along. Nothing to see here. But still an excellent reason to read.
This story probably won’t prove anything. It’s not unusual. There’s nothing terribly special about it. The events described ...
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LTC’s immigrant labor opportunities: Uncertain and under threat
Promised immigration reform could make it even more difficult for skilled nursing providers to successfully recruit ...
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Report: Dementia deaths fell in nursing homes, rose in private homes from 2018 to 2022
Between 2018 and 2022, the percentage of deaths related to dementia in nursing homes and long-term care communities declined ...
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Older heart patients want sexual health info from their docs, but few get it, survey reveals
Most older adults with heart conditions say their healthcare providers don’t offer sexual health information, according to preliminary survey data to be presented at the American Heart Association’s ...