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GERIATRIC HEALTH October 27, 2015

Hospice care may start later for patients in assisted living

Hospice care may start closer to the end of life for residents of assisted living facilities than for people receiving care at home, a recent study finds.

GERIATRIC HEALTH October 27, 2015

Families face tough decisions as cost of elder care soars

Doris Ranzman had followed the expert advice, planning ahead in case she wound up unable to care for herself one day. But when a nursing-home bill tops $14,000 a month, the best-laid plans get tossed aside.

Alzheimers October 27, 2015

Alzheimer's buddy program engages patients, teaches students

At age 80, retired Chicago physician and educator Dan Winship is getting a bittersweet last chance to teach about medicine - only this time he's the subject.

GERIATRIC HEALTH October 27, 2015

Seniors learn 'parkour,' sport of daredevil youths

On a recent morning in London, Lara Thomson practiced spinning on benches, swinging from metal bars and balancing off raised ledges - all elements of a daredevil discipline known as "parkour."

GERIATRIC HEALTH October 27, 2015

Elder abuse may be more common than people think

Elder abuse may be more common than is recognized, particularly among adults with dementia or other cognitive impairments, a research review suggests.

GERIATRIC HEALTH October 27, 2015

Hospitals should support surrogate decision makers for older adults, study says

When the time comes for making critical medical decisions while in the hospital, a new study says older people often rely on family members or other surrogates to make those calls.

GERIATRIC HEALTH October 27, 2015

Supercentenarians: How they live to over 110

More and more people are living past age 100 and it’s all about healthy living— and genetics.

Overactive Bladder October 27, 2015

New over-the-counter patch alleviates symptoms of overactive bladder

Over 20 million women worldwide suffer from overactive bladder, a condition characterized by sudden and frequent urges to urinate. Now there is a new treatment for the condition in the form of an over-the-counter patch called Oxytrol for Women.

GERIATRIC HEALTH October 27, 2015

Sexual intimacy keeps older couples healthy and happy, study says

Among older couples, physical illnesses can strain a marriage, but maintaining a healthy sex life could make a difference in how happily both partners cope, a new study suggests.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 27, 2015

Task-oriented exercise may help with mild memory loss

An exercise program that challenges the mind while mimicking daily tasks may improve mental functioning in older adults with mild cognitive decline, according to a new study.

GERIATRIC HEALTH October 27, 2015

US needs better end-of-life care, which might cut costs, study says

The United States needs to improve its medical care for people nearing death, a move that might cut rising healthcare costs, an Institute of Medicine (IOM) study said on Wednesday.