Health & Wellness

Thirty percent of older adults report depressive symptoms at primary care visits; however, many more may go undetected. Primary care physicians rarely have the time…

As a result of the 1990 Patient Self Determination Act (PSDA), it became mandatory for federally funded health care institutions to provide all patients an…

At the end of life, most chronically ill older adults experience some level of physical discomfort, restricted mobility, and cognitive impairment. Incapacitated patients who have…

Natural disasters challenge any organization that must put evacuation plans in place to move those who are vulnerable. Recent research suggests that those with dementia…

Exercise is known to contribute to healthy aging through physical benefits and overall quality of life, and appears increasingly likely to contribute to continued cognitive…

It is well established that physical activity contributes much to healthy aging. When a person increases his or her physical activity level, he or she…

There is still limited evidence on ways to prevent cognitive decline in later life, which results from structural changes in the brain, the causes of…

Depression affects about one in ten older adults and is a leading cause of years of life lost due to its influence on other health…

Falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults, and about half of older adults in long-term care (LTC) experience a fall in any…

A pilot study involving 96 members of a retirement community tested the efficacy of a brief intervention to improve psychological skills in order to improve…

Gait speed has drawn increased attention as an indicator of healthy aging. It can be reliably measured, and it has been shown to be associated…

Physical activity is an important component of healthy aging. Likewise, research on leisure activities suggests that participation in activities suited to one’s preferences and abilities…