Why Older Adults Should Eat More Protein (And Not Overdo Protein Shakes)
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Older adults need to eat more protein-rich foods when they’re trying to lose
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Aging
A dedicated space customized for geriatric emergency care
The UC San Diego Health has opened a state-of-the-art emergency room specialized in treating seniors requiring emergency health care. The
Read MoreA daily glass of wine doesn’t appear harmful for older patients with heart failure
A recent study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggest that people over age 65 who
Read MoreSocial drinking become problematic as we age
As we age, we become more vulnerable to developing an alcohol use disorder, more commonly known as alcoholism. Experts say,
Read MoreExercise may help those with thinking problems
According to a study published online issue of Neurology found getting the heart pumping with aerobic exercise, like walking or
Read MoreWhen Needs Arise, These Older Women Have One Another’s Backs
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) NEW YORK — Like many women aging alone, Eileen Kobrin worried that an
Read MoreAssisted Living’s Breakneck Growth Leaves Patient Safety Behind
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) They found Bonnie Walker’s body floating in a pond behind her assisted living
Read MoreExercise Wins: Fit Seniors Can Have Hearts That Look 30 Years Younger
(By Patti Neighmond for NPR) We know we need to exercise for our health, but a lifelong exercise habit may
Read MoreWhat some hospitals are doing to make their ER age friendly
Nobody enjoys a trip to the emergency room, but it can be especially difficult; sometimes even dangerous, for the elderly.
Read MoreNearly 1 in 5 seniors skip necessary medical care, survey finds
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Eighteen percent of adults over age 60 have skipped necessary medical treatment,
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