An analysis in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that between 2015 and 2019, an increasing proportion of US nursing home residents with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias (ADRD) were prescribed antiepileptics, ...
Nov 9, 2022
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Today's telemedicine providers are only scratching the surface of what's possible in providing high-quality health care to people who need it most—and especially to older adults who benefit greatly from its accessibility, ...
Nov 7, 2022
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According to a new study led by University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers, about 1 in 10 seniors who live in cities reported that they use public transportation, and 20 percent of older transit users said ...
Oct 24, 2022
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In today's edition of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS), the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) has published a paper that provides a framework for understanding the intersection of structural racism and ...
Oct 19, 2022
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A recent analysis published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Societyfound that before older U.S. adults were diagnosed with poor prognosis cancers, many had preexisting conditions such as functional impairment, difficulty ...
Oct 19, 2022
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New research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggests that psychological resilience—having attitudes and behaviors that help people bounce back after stressful challenges—may help older individuals ...
Oct 5, 2022
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Researchers have known that race and ethnicity play a role in the intensity of medical care at the end of life, but the difference is more pronounced among individuals with dementia, the researchers found.
Sep 30, 2022
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New research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggests that the time people go to bed and the amount of time they sleep may affect their risk of developing dementia.
Sep 21, 2022
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An analysis of all relevant studies published in the medical literature indicates that poor periodontal health and tooth loss may increase the risk of both cognitive decline and dementia.
Sep 8, 2022
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UNC School of Medicine's John Batsis, MD, and UConn's Patrick Coll, and colleagues authored an analysis of Medicare's Annual Wellness Visits since they were instituted 10 years ago, finding the one-size-fits-all approach ...
Sep 7, 2022
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