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New DOROT Initiative Combats Social Isolation on Evenings and Weekends

In an effort to alleviate social isolation among older adults during what many find to be particularly lonely time periods, DOROT has launched a series of Sunday and evening programs. The initiative was piloted last spring with a lineup of five ...


Caring.com Announces Best Senior Care Agencies for 2019

Consumer Ratings for In-Home Care Services Determine "Caring Stars of 2019" SAN MATEO, Calif. , Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation's largest website for senior care reviews , Caring.com today announced its annual list of the best ...

Eskaton Urges Families to Look for Signs Senior Loved Ones Might Need Assistance

Eskaton is encouraging family members over the holiday season to notice if an ageing loved one is experiencing mental or physical changes and might need additional support at home. SACRAMENTO, Calif. , Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ...

Senior Care Centers Announces Plan to Strengthen Company; Best Position Network of Care Centers

- Safe, Comfortable Care for Patients and Residents Remains Number One Priority DALLAS , Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Senior Care Centers, LLC, a leading skilled nursing and senior living provider with locations in Texas and Louisiana , ...

VSee Telehealth Launches in Japan; Wins 1st Prize in Digital Health Solution for Super Aging Population

VSee launches in Japan; awarded 1st prize in digital health by Ministry of Trade and Economics at 1st Well-Aging Summit to build global partnerships that address healthcare and economic issues of a super aging population; disrupting attitudes of ...

Investing in Fall Prevention at Home Could Save Seniors the Burden of Large Medical Costs Down the Road

Injuries as a result of falls at home can result in unbearable costs for senior citizens, but with the proper changes at home, such as adding an Ella walk-in tub, the risks can be greatly decreased CHICAGO , Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ ...

Regional Health Properties Completes the Operations Transfer of Four Skilled Nursing Facilities and one Assisted Living Facility Located in Ohio

ATLANTA , Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Regional Health Properties, Inc. (NYSE American: RHE) (NYSE American: RHEpA), a self-managed healthcare real estate investment company that invests primarily in real estate purposed for senior living ...

Dementia Care Expert Offers Free Webinar As Part of Alzheimer's Awareness Month

Dementia speaker and author Laura Wayman believes more people need to become "dementia aware" SACRAMENTO, Calif. , Nov. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, a time to learn about the disease and the ...

Completion of CVS Health-Aetna Merger Underscores Importance to Seniors of Scrutinizing Proposed CMS Drug Pricing Rule

National LTC Pharmacy Advocacy Group Warns Health Industry Consolidation Crushing Choice, Competition at Expense of Senior Consumers WASHINGTON , Nov. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Commenting on the completion of CVS Health's acquisition of ...

Neurotrack Digital Therapeutics Study Finds Certain Lifestyle Changes Can Improve Cognitive Function in Older Adults At Risk for Dementia

Company Grows Executive Team and Appoints Neil Rothstein, Formerly of 23AndMe and Netflix, as Chief Commercial Officer to Oversee Rollout of Company's Digital Cognitive Health Platform REDWOOD CITY, Calif. , Nov. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --  ...

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1 in 5 Indian Seniors Exhibit Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Signs

1 in 5 Indian Seniors Exhibit Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Signs

Nearly 20% of Indian adults aged 60 and above exhibit mild neurocognitive disorder, as per a study. With around 138 million adults in this age group, the estimates indicate that approximately 24 million have mild neurocognitive disorder, and 9.9 ...

Does a New Migraine Diagnosis Triple Crash Risk in Elderly?

Does a New Migraine Diagnosis Triple Crash Risk in Elderly?

Elderly drivers diagnosed with migraines recently face a threefold higher risk of being involved in a motor vehicle crash, stated University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus researchers. ...

High Thyroid Hormones Linked to Cognitive Disorders

High Thyroid Hormones Linked to Cognitive Disorders

In older adults, the amalgamation of endogenous and exogenous thyrotoxicosis (excess thyroid hormone levels) was correlated with a 39% elevated risk of cognitive disorder diagnosis across various age brackets, found a research published in JAMA Internal Medicine....

Alarming Rates of Suicidal Ideation Among Elderly Transgenders

Alarming Rates of Suicidal Ideation Among Elderly Transgenders

Transgender adults aged 50 years or older in the United States face a significantly increased risk of considering suicide because of the compounding effect of multiple challenges in different areas of their lives. And more than 25% of respondents ...

Is Improved Deep Sleep the Key to Dementia Prevention?

Is Improved Deep Sleep the Key to Dementia Prevention?

A study indicates that even a minimal yearly decrease of one percent in deep sleep for individuals aged over 60 leads to a 27% higher risk of dementia. This suggests that preserving or improving deep sleep, also referred to as slow wave sleep, in older age may help prevent dementia ...

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