Hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits can be distressing and costly for nursing home residents—especially those who are severely impaired or terminally ill. Despite their vulnerability, these individuals ...
Jul 24, 2025
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The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) has released the "Alternative Treatments to Selected Medications in the 2023 American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria," an updated clinical resource designed to help health care professionals ...
Jul 24, 2025
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A newly published study in the European Journal of Oncology Nursing, led by Dr. Thinh Toan Vu at the Center for Innovation in Mental Health with Associate Professors Sasha Fleary, Glen Johnson, and Victoria Ngo, reveals that ...
Jul 23, 2025
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Most of us want to enjoy later life feeling strong, connected, and mentally sharp. But how often do we stop to think about whether the things we're doing right now are helping us get there?
Jul 22, 2025
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The national TOP UP clinical trial, a partnership between University of Sydney researchers and aged care providers, found participants could walk and get out of a chair more easily, were less likely to fall, and experienced ...
Jul 22, 2025
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Nurses play a critical role in recognizing and responding to end-of-life needs in aged care, often identifying signs of decline up to a year before death.
Jul 22, 2025
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New research from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah published in Surgical Clinics of North America shows that some people are more likely to face delays and worse outcomes from dangerous types of skin cancer. ...
Jul 17, 2025
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The artificial intelligence revolution hasn't passed older adults by, a new poll suggests. But the data show that people over 50 have both curiosity and skepticism about AI, depending on how much they've used it, the data ...
Jul 17, 2025
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With increasing age, older adults are more likely to encounter health conditions and injuries that require opioid therapy for pain relief. This reality means that opioid overdoses are a concern for older adults as well as ...
Aug 13, 2025
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A new report from the Gerontological Society of America provides critical guidance for health care providers working with the nation's growing older adult population, highlighting strategies to improve communication, build ...
Aug 6, 2025
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