Health & Wellness
Successful Aging & the Importance of Psychological Health
A study published in Health and Quality of Life Outcomes lends support to the notion that successful aging can be affected by more than physical…
Study Raises Questions about Screening Older Adults for Mental Health at ER
Psychiatric disorders often go underdiagnosed, particularly among older adults. Because of the difficulties in screening older adults for psychiatric disorders, whether through visits to primary…
E-Health Promotion in the U.S. & the EU
Many analysts argue that e-health not only holds promise as a means of making health care more affordable and broadly available, but that it also…
Medication Beliefs & Adherence Among Older Adults: New Longitudinal Findings
Previous studies of medication adherence have contributed important findings about the health behaviors of older adults. We know that medication adherence is more likely if…
Updated Clinical Practice Guidelines for Fall Prevention
An article in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society summarizes the updated (2010) American Geriatrics Society/ British Geriatrics Society Clinical Practice Guideline for Prevention…
Computer training, e-Health, and improved cognitive performance
In much of the world, older adults have taken up computer and Internet use at a rapid pace, defying stereotypes and opening up multiple avenues…
Current research on falls prevention: the efficacy of falls reduction programs
Many recent research articles show that comprehensive assessment and prevention programs are useful ways to reduce falls and related injuries for older adults, in community,…
Relaxation and music: a short-term remedy for postoperative pain?
According to a recent article in Nursing Research (Good et al. 2010), music may prove useful for managing post-operative pain. A study involved 517 participants…
CARE Coaching Online Now Available: Communicate, Advocate, Relate, Encourage
Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging has announced a new online educational opportunity for caregivers: CARE Coaching Online. Developed by the Institute with the support of…
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