MCKNIGHTS CLINICAL DAILY BY KIMBERLY BONVISSUTO APRIL 19, 2023 Older adults with cognitive impairment are more likely to regain normal cognition if they hold positive beliefs about aging, according to the results of a new study. A Yale School of Public Health study published in JAMA Network Open also found that positive beliefs helped participants recover their cognition up to...
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From McKnight’s Long-term Care News Jan/Feb 2023 By Amy Novotney Despite the growing telehealth use, especially during the pandemic, many doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers remain reluctant to use it when dealing with medical issues affecting older adults. A national survey of more than 7000 providers provides insight into that reluctance. Conducted by the West Health...
Prospective care home buyers are perplexed at today’scompetition to purchase, which will only amplify whenrates drop in the future. Mortgage Rate Projections Many experts forecast mortgage rates to drop into the 5s by year’s end. This year’s March Madness ended with an unexpected NCAA Championship matchup between San Diego State University (ranked 18th before March Madness) and the...
The short-lived symptoms can lead to serious complications and shouldn't be ignored By Rachel Nania, Excerpted From AARP Health | January 27, 2023 A transient ischemic attack, or TIA, happens when blood flow to the brain is temporarily blocked. Roughly 240,000 Americans a year have a TIA, sometimes called a ministroke, according to the American Stroke Association. And though they can...
Excerpted from Keeping Current Matters February 28, 2023 67% of Americans say a housing market crash is imminent in the next three years. With all the talk in the media lately about shifts in the housing market, it makes sense why so many people feel this way. But there’s good news. Current data shows today’s market is nothing like it was before the housing crash in 2008. Back...
It is all about rates in the housing market, from the number of care homeowners willing to sell to the volume of buyers able to afford to purchase. Mortgage Rates Not only do rates affect buyers, but they also impact the number of sellers. Just about everyone loves the beach. Basking in the sun, walking along the coast, listening to the soothing sounds of waves crashing on the...
By Ashley Huntsberry-Lett | Updated August 2, 2022 | Published in AgingCare Are dementia patients aware of their condition? Family caregivers often ponder this question as their loved ones begin experiencing telltale symptoms: memory problems, confusion, and behavior changes. In a similar vein, they often seek advice on the AgingCare Caregiver Forum as to why an aging...
The FDA is considering a new booster schedule, but vaccine experts say more information is needed. By Rachel Nania, AARP January 27, 2023 If the space on your vaccine card is running low, you’re not alone. In the roughly two years since the first COVID-19 vaccines became available, millions of Americans have rolled up their sleeves multiple times: first for the initial...
GOOD RX JANUARY 12 2023 NEWSLETTER Written by Nishika Reddy, MD | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH Key takeaways: Medications people take for certain medical conditions can affect vision and eye health. Some medications can cause blurred vision, eye pain, redness, or double vision. If you develop eye symptoms from a medication, your healthcare provider may need to adjust...
Genetics working against you? Certain lifestyle changes may still make a stroke less likely; research finds. Excerpted from an article by Constance Sommer, AARP Health - September 21, 2022 Even if genetics put you at risk for a stroke, you can greatly lower your chances of experiencing one by maintaining a few healthy lifestyle choices. That’s the finding of a recent...