By Judith Graham Friday, June 24, 2022 (Kaiser News) — Almost half of older adults — more than 26 million people 65 and older — have prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How concerned should they be? Not very, say some experts. Prediabetes — a term that refers to above-normal but … Read more
“OK, so we know you’re not going to get pregnant.” Sexuality educator Jane Fleishman, PhD, typically opens with this line when she goes into senior communities to talk about safe sex. It’s her way of trying to break the tension and clear the air. Sex talk can be awkward at any age, whether you’re 15 … Read more
By Robert Preidt HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 20 2022 (HealthDay News) — Poor eyesight makes it harder to read and easier to trip. But it can also lead to a misdiagnosis of mild mental decline in older people, according to a new, small study. That can happen if someone’s thinking abilities are assessed using … Read more
April 20, 2022 – Black and senior patients are more likely to be overprescribed antibiotics, according to a new study of 7 billion trips to health care centers – findings that doctors say warrant a further look into unequal prescription practices. Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center found that 64% of antibiotic … Read more
July 9, 2021 — Most U.S. adults (77%) ages 50 and older in the United States rated their overall health as good, very good, or excellent in an online survey conducted by WebMD and Capital Caring Health (CCH), a nonprofit hospice/advanced illness care organization based in Virginia. Among the respondents, 41% said their health … Read more
Congress.gov: “H.R.1978 — Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021,” “S.912 — Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021.” EnergyCommerceHouse.gov: “L.J. Tan, MS, PhD, Chief Strategy Officer, Immunization Action Coalition, Testimony Before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Health.” Avalere: “Medicare Part D Plans Continue to Require Cost Sharing for Vaccines.” Immunization Action … Read more
SOURCES: Elena Schiopu, MD, clinical associate professor, rheumatology and internal medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Abor. Practical Pain Management: “Pain Management and the Elderly.” Brett Smith, DO, rheumatologist, Alcoa, TN. American Journal of Nursing: “The Impact of Osteoarthritis in the United States: A Population-Health Perspective. Mayo Clinic: “Arthritis,” “Osteoarthritis,” “Rheumatoid arthritis.” CDC: “Smoking & Tobacco … Read more
SOURCES: Julie Rickard, CEO, National Center for Suicide Survivors, Wenatchee, WA. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy: “Suicide in the Elderly.” Jerry Reed, PhD, senior vice president for practice leadership, Education Development Center, Washington, DC. Marilyn Mendoza, PhD, clinical psychologist, clinical instructor, Tulane University Medical School, New Orleans, LA. Clinical Interventions in Aging: … Read more
At first, Piyushi Dhir, who lives with her parents and grandparents in Ontario, Canada, noticed that her grandfather took longer to get off the couch. Over time, he would need a hand. Dhir worried about him falling. She bought him a portable standing aid, a freestanding rail that he could use for stability as he … Read more
If you’re thinking about bodybuilding, now may be a perfect time. As you age, you lose lean muscle mass. You may have less energy and be less active. Bodybuilding can reverse the process, helping you build muscle mass and have more energy. Boosting your strength has other health benefits. It helps you build … Read more