Loneliness can have negative consequences for both mental, physical health: studies
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 11, 2024
Two newly published studies on loneliness take different approaches to identifying how loneliness affects older adults, but both draw similar conclusions that its negative effects include both mental and...
Staying up late tied to poorer mental health
Jun 04, 2024
The authors say that this finding persists regardless of chronobiologic preferences.
Ultraprocessed food intake tied to chronic insomnia
Jun 04, 2024
The findings were independent of sociodemographics, lifestyle, diet quality and mental health status.
9.6 percent of medical visits took place via telehealth in 2021
Jun 03, 2024
The percentage of telehealth visits was higher for mental health than other clinicians.
Coworker, organizational support increase nurses’ intent to stay at job
Jun 04, 2024
Symptoms of depression increase the likelihood that nurses plan to leave their jobs.
Laws shielding healthcare professionals seeking mental health services could lead to protections in senior...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 29, 2024
Although new laws in Georgia that create so-called safe-haven programs to protect healthcare professionals who seek mental health services are geared mainly toward physicians and nurses, backers say that...
Nation unprepared to meet needs of fast-growing older adult population: poll
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2024
The majority of respondents to a recent survey on changing attitudes in healthcare said they have little to no confidence that the nation is ready for the surging older adult population, and most say the...
Assisted living innovations offer new hope for older adults with serious mental illness
By
Kimberly Hadson, BSN, RN, PMH-BC
May 28, 2024
As the population of older adults with serious mental illness grows, the long-term care industry must increase options available so everyone can find a place to thrive as they age. Assisted living has...
The problem with temporary relief
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2024
A risk of temporary assistance is, all too often, many underling problems can linger long after the short-term support is gone.
This clue can help ID dementia years before a formal diagnosis
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 03, 2024
As scientists and physicians work to improve the lives of those living with dementia now and in the future, new research contributes to the list of signs and symptoms that we can look for in friends and...