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May 13th, 2009
Falls in the home are a significant and under-recognized health issue for older Kentuckians, causing many life-threatening injuries each year among the state’s senior citizens.
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May 12th, 2009
There is a growing population of older adults in Georgia and throughout the nation who have a wealth of experience and knowledge who deserve our recognition and respect. A good time to show these individuals how much we care is during National Older Americans Month in May.
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Mar 27th, 2009
Medicare officials today announced a new, four-state demonstration to determine if cash incentives will improve the quality of care and efficiency of operations in nursing homes.
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Mar 17th, 2009
Few physicians are eager to discuss end-of-life care with their patients. Yet such conversations may result in better quality of life for patients and could lower national healthcare expenditures for cancer care alone by tens of millions dollars each year.
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Feb 28th, 2009
General anesthesia can be tolerated by patients older than 65, thus making the researchers to conclude that cochlear implant surgery is safe for the elderly.
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Feb 19th, 2009
Everyday tasks that require listening and balancing simultaneously, like walking while paying close attention to an audio book or a conversation, may become more difficult for people as they age past their late 70s
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Feb 13th, 2009
Governor Doyle has submitted the formal application to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to extend the state's successful prescription drug program, SeniorCare, to 2012.
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Feb 11th, 2009
Merging LoJack Safety Net technology with the need to keep track of people at risk of wandering is a wonderful use. Many aging adults with Alzheimer's or other dementia are at risk of getting lost. Children at busy amusement parks or fairs can easily get separated from families. Time is key in locating them.
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Feb 4th, 2009
Nova Scotians aged 65 and older will pay less when purchasing a prescription drug at the pharmacy.
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Feb 4th, 2009
For the many older adults who may be feeling confused about the upcoming transition to digital television that will be taking place on February 17, the Baltimore County Department of Aging and the Keeping Seniors Connected campaign are here to help.
