Sometimes it is driven by a desire to downsize. At other times it will be prompted by concerns for safety or medical assistance. No matter what causes the moving truck to back up, the choice by older ...
The Trump administration has restored promised funds to a program that teaches people in health care how to work with aging Americans.
Routine "microtransitions" within a nursing home can trigger negative health events for patients, but they’re often overlooked compared to the highly regulated transitions of care between healthcare ...
A pilot study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that a prehabilitation program that combines physical therapy, nutrition, and mindset support in the weeks leading up to ...
Strengthening core muscles and stretching exercises can help you improve your posture as you age. Learn what you can do and when to get help.
Many state Medicaid programs cover incontinence supplies — including adult briefs, pull-ons, and even catheters — if they’re deemed medically necessary.
The new guidelines urge health professionals to move away from short-acting beta2 agonists (SABA) – commonly known as blue puffers – as a stand-alone treatment for adults and adolescents over the age ...
Autumn brings a chill in the air – and the start of another season of respiratory illnesses, which can be especially hard for older adults. Although vaccine recommendations have been in flux, the ...
Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) on Thursday agreed to acquire Massachusetts-based Alcyone Therapeutics for $85 million. Alcyone will also receive certain milestones payable related to the development and ...
Remote patient monitoring and therapeutic monitoring are crucial for managing new therapies like CAR T-cell and bispecific treatments, offering improved outcomes and cost savings. Texas Oncology and ...