Law To Ensure Health Benefits For Sole Survivor Veterans

President Bush on Friday signed into law legislation that will guarantee health benefits for "sole survivor" veterans who receive honorable discharges.

Examining Issues Related To Veterans' Health Care

Summaries of recent news related to health care for veterans appear below.

Paying For Quality Nursing Care

It costs money to improve the quality of nursing care through work environment changes or increases in staffing but those costs may be offset through improved nursing satisfaction and patient outcomes.

Long-Term Care Workers Struggle with Elderly Population Boom

As America's aging population increases, so does its need for long-term care. And the workers who provide these services often lack the support they need - particularly in the area of pay and work relationships, according to "Better Jobs Better Care: New Research on the Long-Term Care Workforce."

Robotics Enhance The Lives of People With Disabilities

Robots may be the solution for people with disabilities who are struggling to regain the use of their limbs, thanks to a research team that includes engineers and students from Rochester Institute of Technology.

Advice For Older Adults On Staying Safe In Hot Weather

NIH has some advice for helping older people avoid heat problems during the summer months.

AHRQ, AARP To Help Adults Over 50 Stay Healthy

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the AARP released two new checklists designed to help men and women over the age of 50 learn what they can do to stay healthy and prevent disease.

FDA Approves Intel's Home Health Monitoring System

FDA approved a new home health monitoring device from Intel. It is called Health Guide. This home health monitoring device is easy to use and aimed at helping those with chronic health conditions, who need to monitor health regularly.

System Allows To Operate Wheelchair, PC With Tongue

A new assistive medical technology developed by engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology could help individuals with severe disabilities lead more independent lives, particularly of the elderly that can't operate wheelchairs, now they can operate their wheelchairs with tongue.

Antipsychotic Medications Harmful to Seniors

Here's a bitter pill to swallow: the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found that a certain group of psychiatric drugs can increase the risk of death in seniors suffering from dementia. As a result, the agency is warning doctors against prescribing the drugs.

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