Intervention Cuts Potentially Inappropriate Medications in Seniors
Intervention also effective for reducing proton pump inhibitor prescribing.
Geriatric Pain Management
New Tools Available to Assess Pain in Older Patients
The key to treating older patients with pain? “Don’t assume anything.”
Better Patient, Provider Education Critical to Improving Chronic Pain Treatment for Older Adults
Despite being at higher risk for chronic pain, undertreatment is common among older adults.
Life Expectancy Increases Seen Worldwide
Data from 188 countries show average life expectancy is now about 71 years.
CDC Determines Prevalence Of Osteoporosis In Older Adults
Prevalence of osteoporosis 16.2% in adults aged 65 years and older; higher among women
Simply Walking And Gardening Can Boost Seniors’ Health
Researchers suggest 300 minutes weekly of activities such as walking or gardening.
Types Of Protein Affect Elderly Muscle Differently
Both animal and plant sources are important.
Mortality Rate Dropping Among Aging Boomers
But nearly half take a prescription cardiovascular drug, almost a fifth have diabetes.
Shingles Vaccine Showing Efficacy In Older Age Groups
GlaxoSmithKline announced results from the Phase 3 ZOE-50 trial of HZ/su, an investigational vaccine for the prevention of herpes zoster in older adults.
Injection Boosts Bone Density in Older Women
But stronger bones did not translate into fewer fractures in this elderly, high-risk population.
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