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Aug 27th, 2009
The 38th annual conference of the British Society for Gerontology at the University of the West of England will explore and celebrate the roles of older people in contemporary society.
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Aug 10th, 2009
Elder self-neglect and abuse are serious, common, and under recognized. There are an estimated 2 million cases of elder self-neglect and abuse in the United States. Self-neglect is defined as the behavior of an elderly person that threatens his/her own health and safety.
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Aug 5th, 2009
Older adults who are subjected to abuse or self-neglect face a greater risk of premature death than other seniors.
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Jul 29th, 2009
The population of individuals age 85+ in the state of Alaska is expected to grow 297 percent from 2007 to 2030, more than any other state, according to a report published by AARP. Individuals in their 80s are most likely to require long-term care according to the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance, the industry trade group. "Alaskans are facing a huge financial risk," states Jesse Slome, the organization's executive director.
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Jul 28th, 2009
Antipsychotic medication is associated with a higher risk of hospitalization for high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) in seniors with diabetes.
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Jul 24th, 2009
Progressive resistance muscle training improves strength in older adults and enhances their ability to do daily tasks such as walking, climbing steps or getting out of a chair.
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Jul 22nd, 2009
NIA has some advice for helping older people avoid heat-related illnesses, known collectively as hyperthermia, during the summer months.
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Jul 21st, 2009
When it comes to needing long term care, the overwhelming majority of Americans today receive care in their own home. "People mistakenly associate long term care with nursing home care," explains Jesse Slome, Executive Director of the American Association for LongTerm Care Insurance. "Today most long term care takes place outside of a skilled care facility and most long term care insurance claims are not nursing home related."
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Jul 15th, 2009
Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions with family and friends.
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Jul 2nd, 2009
From 2001 to 2006, an average of 129 Americans ages 65 and older were treated in emergency departments each day—a total of more than 47,000 each year—for injuries from falls that involved walkers and canes.
