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Research finds decrease in rate of C. difficile infections in hospitals across Canada

Rates of C. difficile infections have decreased 36% in hospitals across Canada, although the virulent NAP1 strain associated with severe illness and deaths is the most common strain, according to research published in CMAJ.

25 Jun 2018

BetterYou’s new Magnesium Bone Lotion helps maximize bone health

Pioneering natural health company BetterYou has developed a scientifically magnesium chloride and calcium supplement for those who want to maximize their bone health conveniently and effectively.

From BetterYou Ltd 21 Jun 2018

Humana and Walgreens to provide easier access to primary care and other services for seniors

Leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. and Walgreens, a provider of trusted pharmacy services and care in communities since 1901, are teaming up to provide easier access to primary care and other services for seniors, as part of the companies' ongoing and shared commitment to the health and well-being of the Kansas City community.

19 Jun 2018

Study hints at benefits of lifestyle interventions in reducing dementia risk

There is no treatment yet for dementia; but one day, a family doctor could prescribe a specific diet, an exercise regime, music or language lessons, or documentary discussion groups as treatments to ward off the disease.

19 Jun 2018

That ‘living will’ you signed? At the ER, it could be open to interpretation.

"Don't resuscitate this patient; he has a living will," the nurse told Dr. Monica Williams-Murphy, handing her a document.

14 Jun 2018

He started vaping as a teen and now says habit is ‘impossible to let go’

The debate over the health risks of Juul, vaping and e-cigarettes is now spilling into the public square.

8 Jun 2018

Medicare financial outlook worsens

Medicare's financial condition has taken a turn for the worse following higher-than-expected hospital spending and reduced payroll taxes that fund the program, the federal government reported Tuesday.

5 Jun 2018

Community paramedicine program for older adults reduced number of 911 calls, improved health

A community-based health promotion program developed by McMaster University that was offered by paramedics in low-income apartment buildings significantly reduced the number of 911 calls and improved quality of life for seniors, found a randomized controlled trial published in CMAJ

28 May 2018

Now more of us can count on more time dodging the dementia bullet

You've turned 65 and exited middle age. What are the chances you'll develop cognitive impairment or dementia in the years ahead?

24 May 2018

Study: Poor older adults with Medicaid insurance more likely to die after hospital discharge

A first-of-its-kind study has found that seniors who are insured by Medicaid are less likely to survive in a nursing home after an ICU stay than seniors covered by Medicare and commercial insurance. The study was presented at the 2018 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

24 May 2018

Seniors' air pollution exposure linked to hospitalization for ARDS

In a new study, researchers found significant associations between seniors' long-term exposure to two types of air pollution and hospitalization for acute respiratory distress syndrome. The study was presented at the 2018 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

23 May 2018

When is insurance not really insurance? When you need pricey dental care.

I'm 61 years old and a San Francisco homeowner with an academic position at the University of California-Berkeley, which provides me with comprehensive health insurance. Yet, to afford the more than $50,000 in out-of-pocket expenses required for the restorative dental work I've needed in the past 20 years, I've had to rely on handouts — from my mom.

21 May 2018

Study finds increasing wealth gap between households of seniors and families with children

The wealth gap between households of seniors and those with children has ballooned since 1989, a new study finds.

18 May 2018

L.A. County unlawfully terminated thousands of Medi-Cal recipients, court rules

Los Angeles County unlawfully dropped an estimated 22,000 people from California's Medicaid program, including low-income seniors and disabled residents who couldn't get vital medications and medical care after their coverage was terminated, according to a court ruling late last week.

17 May 2018

Senior diabetic patients can save significant cost if negotiated rebates are shared at pharmacy counter

Sharing a portion of negotiated rebates at the pharmacy counter could save seniors in Medicare with diabetes more than $350 annually, according to a new analysis from IHS Markit.

17 May 2018

New expert consensus reviews benefits and safety of dietary protein for bone health

A new expert consensus endorsed by the European Society for Clinical and Economical Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, and Musculoskeletal Diseases and the International Osteoporosis Foundation has reviewed the benefits and safety of dietary protein for bone health, based on analyses of major research studies.

15 May 2018

Will we still be relevant ‘when we're 64’?

A gnawing sense of irrelevancy and invisibility suddenly hits many aging adults, as their life roles shift from hands-on parent to empty nester or from workaholic to retiree. Self-worth and identity may suffer as that feeling that you matter starts to fade.

15 May 2018

Older adults with MCI experience greater cognitive health benefits after exergaming, shows study

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment, often a precursor to Alzheimer's, showed significant improvement with certain complex thinking and memory skills after exergaming, according to a new study.

15 May 2018

Trump vows (again) to lower drug prices but skeptics doubt much will change

President Donald Trump, armed with the expertise of staff seasoned in the ways of the drug industry, unveiled his blueprint to address sky-high drug prices Friday afternoon, promising that increasing industry competition will help Americans save at the pharmacy counter.

11 May 2018

Living apart together: A new option for older adults

Three years ago, William Mamel climbed a ladder in Margaret Sheroff's apartment and fixed a malfunctioning ceiling fan. "I love that you did this," Sheroff exclaimed as he clambered back down.

11 May 2018

Seniors News and Research

Research finds decrease in rate of C. difficile infections in hospitals across Canada

BetterYou’s new Magnesium Bone Lotion helps maximize bone health

Humana and Walgreens to provide easier access to primary care and other services for seniors

Study hints at benefits of lifestyle interventions in reducing dementia risk

That ‘living will’ you signed? At the ER, it could be open to interpretation.

He started vaping as a teen and now says habit is ‘impossible to let go’

Medicare financial outlook worsens

Community paramedicine program for older adults reduced number of 911 calls, improved health

Now more of us can count on more time dodging the dementia bullet

Study: Poor older adults with Medicaid insurance more likely to die after hospital discharge

Seniors' air pollution exposure linked to hospitalization for ARDS

When is insurance not really insurance? When you need pricey dental care.

Study finds increasing wealth gap between households of seniors and families with children

L.A. County unlawfully terminated thousands of Medi-Cal recipients, court rules

Senior diabetic patients can save significant cost if negotiated rebates are shared at pharmacy counter

New expert consensus reviews benefits and safety of dietary protein for bone health

Will we still be relevant ‘when we're 64’?

Older adults with MCI experience greater cognitive health benefits after exergaming, shows study

Trump vows (again) to lower drug prices but skeptics doubt much will change

Living apart together: A new option for older adults

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