(HealthDay)—From the start of the coronavirus pandemic, it's been clear that older adults are especially vulnerable to serious illness.
Jun 25, 2020
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The quality of home health care varies by location, with rural home health care agencies initiating care more quickly while urban agencies excel in preventing hospitalizations, according to a new study by researchers at NYU ...
Jan 6, 2022
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Paid home care workers are helping patients manage chronic conditions and promoting general and mental health—going well beyond the personal care contributions for which they have been historically associated, according ...
Jan 18, 2022
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A new study led by researchers at UCLA has shown that a specialized primary care medical home improved the care and treatment of patients with serious mental illness, resulting in better mental health-related quality of life.
Apr 6, 2022
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Very old people are more likely to die comfortably if they die in a care home or at home, compared with dying in a hospital, suggests a new study from the University of Cambridge. Yet while the overwhelming majority of very ...
Oct 4, 2017
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A new Cochrane Review concludes that all countries should consider establishing proper home birth services. They should also provide low-risk pregnant women with information enabling them to make an informed choice. The review ...
Sep 19, 2012
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New research from University of Chicago scholars provides compelling evidence that Medicaid's push to shift long-term care from nursing homes and other medical institutions to home and community-based services may be detrimental ...
Jul 2, 2019
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At the beginning of the pandemic, many of us opted to buy reusable fabric masks to help fight the spread of COVID—they're better for the environment than disposables, can be locally made, and come in a range of creative ...
Jan 28, 2022
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Magnetic stimulation of the brain improves working memory, offering a new potential avenue of therapy for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, according to new research from the Duke University ...
May 15, 2019
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Alternative therapies for dementia patients need to be researched and applied more consistently if they are to help care organisations improve the well-being of patients and reduce the number of antipsychotic drugs prescribed.
Feb 15, 2012
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