Gerontology & Geriatrics

Intervention for caregivers helps prevent elder mistreatment

An educational and social support intervention for caregivers reduced elder mistreatment of older adults with chronic illness, including dementia. That's the result of a double-blind, randomized controlled trial published ...

Medications

In US, this year's back-to-school supplies include Narcan

Before Jackson Danzig leaves the house each morning, he makes sure his backpack is filled with the usual high school necessities: books, homework, lunch—and the Narcan sitting on his bedside table.

Medical economics

Researcher investigates race and public assistance policy opinions

Despite the personal and societal costs, many people who are eligible for public assistance programs like Medicaid never enroll. The reasons behind decisions to not enroll in public assistance programs are personal and vary ...

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