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AAHSA Coming to Philly!
October 2, 2008 1:31 PM by Liz Rosto
In less than two weeks, AAHSA's annual meeting & exposition is coming to Philadelphia. Here at ADVANCE, we are especially excited because we are based out of the greater Philadelphia area. I am one of those rare birds who lives in the city and works Read More...
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HHS Announces Grant Programs for Older Americans & Veterans
September 29, 2008 3:29 PM by Maureen McAndrews
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced $36 million in new grant programs to 28 states to help older Americans and veterans remain independent and to support people with Alzheimer's disease to remain in their homes and communities. Read More...
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Reward Mechanism Diminishes With Age
September 24, 2008 1:59 PM by Maureen McAndrews
As people age, their brains respond less strongly to rewards, according to a study appearing on The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences' Web site, the New York Times reports . The main difference lies in the brain's response to dopamine. The Read More...
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Is Knee Surgery Necessary?
September 10, 2008 5:54 PM by Maureen McAndrews
An article on MSNBC.com details how two studies, which were published in Thursday’s New England Journal of Medicine , question the value of arthroscopic knee surgery. One of the studies found that surgery is no better than medication and physical therapy Read More...
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Active Aging Week 2008
September 10, 2008 3:10 PM by Liz Rosto
The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) is sponsoring Active Aging Week September 22 - 28. The theme is "Choose an Active Life!" This annual health promotion event is dedicated to introducing older adults to a healthy and active lifestyle. Get Read More...
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Fall-prevention shoes
July 31, 2008 1:41 PM by Maureen McAndrews
By using the same technology that helps astronauts regain balance after zero-gravity flights, scientists have discovered an insole that could prevent elderly people from falling, according to an article on CNN.com. The "iShoe," developed by Erez Lieberman, Read More...
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Gas Prices Cutting Elderly Assistance
July 10, 2008 12:38 PM by Maureen McAndrews
According to a recent article in the New York Times, rising gas prices are forcing cutbacks on aid services for the elderly. Programs that offer Meal on Wheels, transportation assistance and home care are being scaled back due to the increasing price Read More...
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Falls Cause More Than Broken Hips
June 26, 2008 4:00 PM by Maureen McAndrews
Fall-induced traumatic brain injuries caused almost 8,000 deaths and 56,000 hospitalizations in 2005 among Americans 65 and older, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the June issue of the Journal of Safety Research . In 2005, TBIs Read More...
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HHS to Help Medicare Beneficiaries and Providers in Iowa and Indiana
June 16, 2008 2:36 PM by Maureen McAndrews
Acting under his authority in the Public Health Service Act, HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today declared a public health emergency in the flood-stricken states of Iowa and Indiana. The action gives CMS Medicare beneficiaries and their health care providers Read More...
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A Safehaven for Abused Seniors
June 10, 2008 8:54 AM by Liz Rosto
Long-term care facilities are respected for their role in caring for seniors when they (and their families) are no longer able to provide for themselves at home. Some facilities across the country are providing another refuge for seniors who have been Read More...
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Sleep Apnea Virtually Undocumented Among Nursing Home Residents
May 30, 2008 9:50 AM by Maureen McAndrews
Sleep apnea is a virtually undocumented condition in America's nursing homes, according to new research report from the Institute for the Future of Aging Services (IFAS). The IFAS report is an analysis of data from the 2004 National Nursing Home Survey Read More...
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Older & Wiser Brains
May 22, 2008 5:57 PM by Maureen McAndrews
According to a New York Times article , an increasing number of studies are finding that brain power doesn't decrease with aging. Rather, the aging brain takes in more information and attempts to filter through a clutter of information, often to its long-term Read More...
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Are Seniors Overmedicated?
May 15, 2008 10:16 AM by Liz Rosto
A study conducted by the Wake Forest University School of Medicine found that many commonly administered drugs can hasten decline in the elderly. Elderly people who took drugs for incontinence, allergy or high blood pressure walked more slowly and were Read More...
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Earth Day 2008 - Encouraging Greener Living
April 22, 2008 10:31 AM by Liz Rosto
Happy Earth Day 2008! As people all over the world are paying more attention to environmental issues, there are many things individuals can do close to home--even in long-term care facilities. In our March-April issue, contributor Mike LePostollec wrote Read More...
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Connecting With Residents Who Have Dementia
April 17, 2008 2:27 PM by Maureen McAndrews
A recent article in the Washington Post explores how certain games and other activities can help family members form more meaningful connections with loved ones who have dementia. Researchers conducted a study on 33 families, and found that satisfaction Read More...
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