Older LTSS recipients with cardiopulmonary conditions at increased risk of hospitalization
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 17, 2016
Assisted living residents and other older adults who receive long-term services and supports and live with a combination of heart and lung conditions have an elevated risk of hospitalization, according...
Duration of infectiousness examined in COVID-19 cases
Aug 30, 2022
65 and 24 percent of 34 cases continued to shed infectious virus at five and seven days after symptom onset, respectively.
ACR: Lupus patients can have low immune response to COVID-19 vaccines
Nov 15, 2021
Overall disease activity does not appear to change after vaccination, however.
Neurological, neuropsychiatric symptoms common in COVID-19
Jun 10, 2021
Symptoms with the highest prevalence included anosmia, weakness, fatigue, dysgeusia, myalgia, and depression.
Designing for lifelong learning
By
Jami Mohlenkamp
David Schafer
Sep 06, 2022
By shifting our own thinking as to which types of spaces belong to which age groups, we can bridge generations in meaningful ways and with meaningful, intentional spaces.
Three studies you can feel good about
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 24, 2018
A new study in seven senior living communities is trying to determine whether well-being can be cultivated in older adults through group sessions and activities. Other recent research has shown the power...
Ultra-processed food intake linked to mental health symptoms
Aug 30, 2022
The highest intake levels are tied to mild depression and more mentally unhealthy or anxious days per month.
Peritoneal dialysis less costly for Medicare than hemodialysis
Aug 24, 2022
A convergence in the costs of intravenous dialysis drugs was seen between peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis.
Number of elderly on U.S. liver transplant list rising
Nov 18, 2021
Outcomes for elderly patients receiving liver transplants also are improving.
Home discharge down, mortality increased after ICU stay for dementia patients
Jul 17, 2023
Older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia have lower rates of home discharge and higher mortality.
