Health
Tobacco's grip on U.S. veterans
(HealthDay)—Nearly 40 percent of U.S. military veterans smoke or use some form of tobacco.
Jan 12, 2018
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Four practice characteristics facilitate integration of community health workers
Four practice characteristics facilitate the integration of community health workers into medical home care teams: leaders who champion community health workers, a culture of innovation, recognition of patients' non-medical ...
Jan 9, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Home-based activity program helps older veterans with dementia maintain function
People with dementia often have behavioral symptoms. These include problems with memory, language, and decision-making abilities. People with dementia can also experience changes in mood, such as increased irritability, ...
Nov 29, 2017
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Study examines home health care in medicare beneficiaries
According to an analysis published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Medicare beneficiaries receiving home health services who are dually enrolled in Medicaid, live in a low-income neighborhood, or are Black ...
Oct 4, 2017
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Rising obesity levels underscore need for enhanced nursing and post-acute transitional care models
Elderly, chronically ill people experience frequent changes in health status that require transitions among health care providers and settings. Significant attention has been focused on coordinated transitional care models ...
Sep 26, 2017
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Cardiology
Adults without partners monitor their blood pressure less frequently
Having a lower education level and no partner is associated with a lower frequency of home blood pressure monitoring, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association's Council on Hypertension 2017 Scientific ...
Sep 16, 2017
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New survey of older Hispanics reveals many face language and cultural barriers to care
Less than a quarter of Hispanics age 40 and older are confident that local home health aides, assisted living communities, or nursing homes can accommodate their cultural needs, according to a new survey from The Associated ...
Sep 12, 2017
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Americans' risk of needing nursing home care is higher than previously estimated
The average American's lifetime risk of using a nursing home is substantially greater than previous research has suggested, according to a new RAND Corporation study.
Aug 28, 2017
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'Pop drop' study finds more ER visits, higher costs for older disabled patients
Emergency room staff call it a "pop drop" - when a disabled older person comes in for medical attention, but it seems like the person who takes care of them at home is also seeking a break from the demands of caregiving.
Aug 24, 2017
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Medical research
Medical reality catches up to science fiction
(HealthDay)—Average folks may one day be able to use a Star Trek-inspired home medical device to diagnose a dozen different ailments and track five major vital signs, all without needing to draw blood or visit a doctor's ...
Aug 1, 2017
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