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Possible Breakthrough in the Study, Treatment of Hearing Loss
Problems in the cochlea (a hollow spiral in the inner ear) are the cause of most individuals’ hearing loss. However, the exact cause of such…
Pharmaceutical Policy for the Aging World Population
A recent opinion piece in the New England Journal of Medicine discusses a European strategy for appropriate research, marketing, and authorization for geriatric medicines. The…
The BRIGHTEN Program: An Electronic Networking Intervention Program for Interdisciplinary Geriatric Health Teams
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…
Video Evidence of Falls in LTC: Loss of Balance, Tripping Cause More Falls than Slipping
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…
2012 Seniors Housing & Care Journal: A Brief Intervention to Improve Psychological Fitness
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…
A Review of Screening Tools for Early Detection of Dementia
The early detection of dementia may have significant benefits, allowing individuals in the early stages of cognitive decline to make decisions for the future, or…
Engaged as We Age
Many of today’s older adults are re-inventing how they become or remain engaged with work, volunteer activities, education and other learning activities, and caregiving for…
The Link Between Physical Health & Psychological Well-Being Among Recently Bereaved Spouses
One of the most distressing of life events is experiencing the death of a spouse. The health detriments associated with widowhood are well-documented. Surviving spouses…
Current research on falls prevention: what are the influences and consequences of falls?
November provided abundant information about falls and falls reduction. Following is an overview of some recent publications on the prevalence, correlates, and consequences of falls.…
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