https://medicalxpress.com/gerontology-geriatrics-news/ en-us Latest medical news and research in Geriatric Palliative Care Nursing homes across the country had less staffing in states where legislatures granted the facilities immunity from COVID-19-related lawsuits filed by patients and their families, according to findings from a new UCLA-led study. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-nursing-home-staffing-declined-states.html Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:40:01 EDT news699618722 Going through surgery can take a significant toll on a patient's physical health and capabilities, especially if they are elderly. A recent study found that the effects extend far beyond mobility and pain management, as the operation may also lead to a significant loss of overall cognitive sharpness. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-major-surgery-memory-loss-older.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:20:07 EDT news699529058 Obtaining home care for older adults with Medicaid can be a complex, multi-step process marked by delays and uncertainty, often resulting in long wait times, according to a new Weill Cornell Medicine study. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that millions of Americans with limited income and resources depend on for free or low-cost health coverage, including the help needed to age at home. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-york-families-maze-medicaid-funded.html Tue, 26 May 2026 14:20:03 EDT news699021421 Calcium, vitamin D, or combined supplements offer little to no clinically meaningful benefit for fracture and fall prevention in most older people, finds an in-depth review of the latest evidence published by The BMJ. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-calcium-vitamin-d-supplements-meaningful.html Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:03 EDT news698479748 A new survey of U.S. physicians focuses on human preservation procedures and the feasibility of future revival. Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston of Monash University, Australia, and colleagues present their findings in the study, published in the open-access journal PLOS One. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-doctors-human-future-revival.html Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:06 EDT news698491683 Sexuality is an important part of life—even when we grow old. The idea that desire disappears with age is a myth that needs to be debunked, argues a psychologist who has researched older adults' sex lives. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-elderly-people-sexually.html Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:07 EDT news698412081 Routine high-tide flooding in coastal communities could lead to thousands of deaths among older adults by the end of the century, according to a new study co-authored by Florida State University researcher Mathew Hauer. Published in The Lancet Planetary Health, the study projects that without significant adaptation, premature deaths among adults aged 65 and older linked to high-tide flooding could increase 43-fold by 2100. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-routine-coastal-deadly-older-adults.html Wed, 13 May 2026 16:19:51 EDT news697907942 Can a compound derived from a common kitchen ingredient help support muscle health during aging? A new study suggests it can. The study reveals that S-1-propenyl-L-cysteine (S1PC), a bioactive compound found in aged garlic extract, shows potential anti-aging effects. S1PC promotes inter-organ communication between fat tissue and the brain, ultimately enhancing muscle strength, pointing to its potential in improving muscle frailty in aged individuals. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-garlic-derived-compound-potential-muscle.html Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:04 EDT news697279659