Tag Archives: Aging

Underdosing older adults highlighted as a serious problem

Overdosing is a great concern when treating elderly patients.  Underdosing is also a focus of concern. [...]

A smell test helps predict Alzheimer’s

An inexpensive, non-invasive and easily administered test can help detect Alzheimer’s. http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/07/26/upsit-smell-test-alzheimers/   [...]

Family Caregiving Platform Project

The Family Caregiving Platform Project educates and advocates around the issue of caregiving to encourage [...]

Advocate for funding of aging services

Congress has made progress on appropriations bills for FY17, but final amounts will not be [...]

The good and bad of personal sound amplification products

Despite a high prevalence of hearing loss in aging adults, a small percentage use hearing aids. [...]

Pharmacist support leads to reduction in hospital readmission

Research estimates that one out of seven patients is readmitted within 30 days of discharge. [...]

A dementia vaccine … Wouldn’t that be incredible

Research partners in Australia and the U.S. are working on the vaccine which could prevent [...]

Have you heard of “blue zones?”

Dating back to early this century, researchers of the “Blue Zone Project” looked for areas [...]

Alzheimer’s Beneficiary and Caregiver Support Act

Just introduced, the Alzheimer’s Beneficiary and Caregiver Support Act is designed to support the people and [...]

Intergenerational mentoring

While several Hollywood films of late have been promoting intergenerational mentoring, more real life programs are needed. click [...]