Gerontology & Geriatrics
Health policies key factor in hospitalization of seniors
Government policy and infrastructure have a substantial impact on hospitalization of older adults, according to a University of Waterloo study.
Jun 18, 2019
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News tagged with home
Immunology
Farm-like indoor microbiota may protect children from asthma in urban homes too
Earlier research has shown that growing up on a farm with animals may as much as half the risk of asthma and allergies. The protective effect is thought to be attributable to the diverse microbial exposures encountered on ...
Jun 17, 2019
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Health
Home care health workers frequently verbally abused by clients and their families
Home care (domiciliary) health workers are frequently verbally abused by clients and their families, finds research published online in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Jun 11, 2019
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Health
Only 1% of social service policies for children include information about healthy sleep
Preliminary results from a new study indicate that a mere 1% of U.S. social service policies impacting children include material regarding healthy sleep education and promotion.
Jun 08, 2019
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Health
Study reveals how ACOs use home visits to improve care and reduce hospital use
A new Dartmouth-led study, published this week in the June issue of Health Affairs, offers new details about how one key approach—home visits—is helping many ACOs improve care management and identify patient needs while ...
Jun 05, 2019
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Health
Most older adults would have to liquidate assets for home care
(HealthDay)—The oldest and sickest Americans are least likely to be able to afford home care, according to a study published online June 3 in Health Affairs.
Jun 04, 2019
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Pediatrics
Kids' diets and screen time: To set up good habits, make healthy choices the default at home
The availability of junk foods and screens is increasingly creating challenges for parents.
Jun 03, 2019
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Older adults can be safely discharged from nursing homes if proper networks are in place
It could be your grandmother who fell and broke her hip and is in a nursing home receiving therapy to get her balance and strength back. Or it could be your father who became ill, but was well enough to be discharged from ...
May 29, 2019
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Health
Hospitals fall short in teaching fall prevention to departing patients
Falls are a leading cause of hospitalizations and emergency room visits among older adults, but until now, little was known about the relationship between falls and hospital readmissions.
May 24, 2019
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Pediatrics
Home-schoolers see no added health risks over time
Years of home-schooling don't appear to influence the general health of children, according to a Rice University study.
May 23, 2019
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