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Experts explore ways to improve safety of care for nursing home residents with dementia

By 2050, the number of people 65 and older with dementia in the United States is expected to nearly triple – from 5 million to more than 13 million – increasing the numbers in assisted living and nursing homes.

16 Aug 2017

Mount Sinai experts offer tips on knowing risks and detecting symptoms of ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is the fourth leading cause of death in American women and according to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 22,000 women will be diagnosed with the disease and 14,000 will die from it.

11 Aug 2017

Improving mental health treatment could reduce deaths among older adults at risk for suicide

According to the World Health Organization, suicide rates for men over the age of 70 are higher than in any other group of people.

9 Aug 2017

Bipartisan collaboration may pave way for better health system

With renewed calls for bipartisan collaboration supporting high-quality, person-centered, and affordable health coverage for us all as we age, the American Geriatrics Society this week reached out to leaders from the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to reinforce core priorities "that matter to the millions of older adults and caregivers who we serve in the clinic--and who you serve in Congress."

9 Aug 2017

Researchers explore use of potentially inappropriate medications among frail nursing home residents

Medical experts know that older adults who have dementia or other mental health concerns that impact thinking or decision making should avoid certain "potentially inappropriate medications" (PIMs).

9 Aug 2017

New study examines potential Alzheimer's disease prevention strategies

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. It affects more than 5 million Americans.

9 Aug 2017

Apathy linked to increased risk of death in nursing home patients

In a study of nursing home patients, apathy was linked with an increased risk of dying over a 4-month period, even after controlling for depression. The study also found that apathy was present in half of nursing home patients.

9 Aug 2017

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center named one of nation's best hospitals for 2017–18

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center once again has been recognized as one of the nation's best hospitals for 2017–18 by U.S. News & World Report.

8 Aug 2017

Mount Sinai and Contessa Health join hands to extend hospital-level care at home program

The Mount Sinai Health System announced today that it has partnered with Contessa Health, an innovative health care company that manages acute-care services at home through prospective bundled payment arrangements, to extend Mount Sinai's existing hospital-level care at home program, known as the Mobile Acute Care Team, to new markets.

1 Aug 2017

Mediterranean, MIND-style diets linked to improved cognitive function in older people

Eating foods included in two healthy diets--the Mediterranean or the MIND diet--is linked to a lower risk for memory difficulties in older adults, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

25 Jul 2017

Tai chi may help reduce rate of falls in older and at-risk adults

An analysis of published studies indicates that tai chi may help reduce the number of falls in both the older adult population and at-risk adults. The findings, which are published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, offer a simple and holistic way to prevent injuries.

24 Jul 2017

West Virginia University research: Telenutrition can help aging adults in rural areas achieve weight loss

In many rural areas, treating chronic diseases related to diet and weight is challenging because of limited access to food and nutrition experts.

21 Jul 2017

Mount Sinai Health System honored with 2017 Most Wired award

Mount Sinai Health System has been named among "Health Care's Most Wired®," according to 2017 survey results released this week by the American Hospital Association's (AHA) Health Forum, and published in the July issue of Hospitals & Health Networks.

13 Jul 2017

Older adults receive more caregiver support at the end of life

Dying adults in the United States have 2.5 people assisting them, on average, according to a new study. Yet those caring for adults at the end-of-life, especially spouses, are likely to report that they have no one assisting them and no time for themselves.

11 Jul 2017

Geriatrics News and Research

Experts explore ways to improve safety of care for nursing home residents with dementia

Mount Sinai experts offer tips on knowing risks and detecting symptoms of ovarian cancer

Improving mental health treatment could reduce deaths among older adults at risk for suicide

Bipartisan collaboration may pave way for better health system

Researchers explore use of potentially inappropriate medications among frail nursing home residents

New study examines potential Alzheimer's disease prevention strategies

Apathy linked to increased risk of death in nursing home patients

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center named one of nation's best hospitals for 2017–18

Mount Sinai and Contessa Health join hands to extend hospital-level care at home program

Mediterranean, MIND-style diets linked to improved cognitive function in older people

Tai chi may help reduce rate of falls in older and at-risk adults

West Virginia University research: Telenutrition can help aging adults in rural areas achieve weight loss

Mount Sinai Health System honored with 2017 Most Wired award

Older adults receive more caregiver support at the end of life

Study explores how hospitalized older adults make decisions about choosing skilled nursing facilities

Healthy lifestyle changes linked to survival and high functionality in older adults

Psychosocial factors play major role in well-being of older people, study says

Study reveals high use of medications for mental illness in Norwegian nursing homes

SLU scientists receive grant to investigate link between diabetes drug and dementia risk

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