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In New York City, falls are a leading cause of injury-related death and hospitalization for older adults. (nyc.gov)
While the flu shot can be less effective in older adults, it may protect them from developing an illness severe enough to require hospitalization, according to a new study. (livescience.com)
Older adults are at greater risk for hospitalization and death from the flu. (livescience.com)
Flu vaccination significantly reduces the risk of hospitalization with the flu, especially for older adults. (livescience.com)
The risk of hospitalization increases with age, and adults ages 70 and older are more vulnerable. (cnbc.com)
To investigate the risk of hospitalization for pneumonia in older adults in relation to biophysical environmental factors. (nih.gov)
Asthma mortality and hospitalization among children and young adults- United States, 1980-1993. (medscape.com)

Approximately 6.5 million Americans aged 65 years or older have Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, according to the researchers. (medscape.com)
Delirium occurs in 30%-50% of adults aged 65 years or older admitted to hospital, and may be hypoactive (lethargy, reduced psychomotor functioning), hyperactive (agitation, hallucinations) or mixed. (cmaj.ca)

Some routine vaccines for older adults include pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine, zoster or shingles vaccine, and an annual flu shot. (cdc.gov)
According to US healthcare claims data, the risk of hospitalized pneumococcal pneumonia among adults aged 18-64 years with CMC was 4-5 times higher and among those with IC was 11-18 times higher than adults without these conditions [4]. (cdc.gov)

Thank you for completing this brief survey about engaging older adults. (surveymonkey.com)
Your responses will help the engAGED National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults better understand the current level of engagement and needs of the Aging Network. (surveymonkey.com)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that nearly 7 percent of people age 65 and older have asthma. (healthline.com)
Although flu vaccination can vary in how well it works, it's still the best tool we have against the flu, and this study shows just how important the flu vaccine can be in preventing severe illness in older adults," said study researcher Dr. Mark Thompson, a flu expert at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (livescience.com)

Reducing the risk of these three conditions could lower economic costs for the US health care system and improve quality of life for older adults. (cdc.gov)
In addition to serious injuries and deaths, falls can affect the quality of life for older adults, sometimes making it harder for them to live independently. (nyc.gov)
Falling is one of the most common accidents that cause a loss in the quality of life for older adults, and is usually precipitated by a loss of balance and weakness in the legs. (wikipedia.org)

RSV vaccines can help protect adults aged 60 years and older from RSV. (cdc.gov)
Learn more about what routine vaccines are recommended for adults . (cdc.gov)
Two pneumococcal vaccines (13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine [PCV13] and 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine [PPSV23]) were recommended for use in adults, and the recommendations varied by age- and risk-groups. (cdc.gov)
The ACIP Pneumococcal Vaccines Work Group reviewed available data to inform the use of PCV20 in adults and identify policy options that maximize pneumococcal disease prevention among adults, reduce disparity, and simplify recommendations to improve vaccine uptake. (cdc.gov)
CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendations for use of new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccines from GSK and Pfizer for people ages 60 years and older, using shared clinical decision-making . (cdc.gov)
These vaccines provide an opportunity to help protect older adults against severe RSV illness at a time when multiple respiratory infections are likely to circulate. (cdc.gov)
Healthcare providers should also talk to their adult patients about what other vaccines they will need this fall to help prevent respiratory infections. (cdc.gov)

I'm more worried about a frail 90-year-old person with abdominal pain compared to a 24-year-old -- can they get groceries? (medpagetoday.com)
What happens when an older adult becomes frail? (healthlinkbc.ca)
How can you care for a frail older adult? (healthlinkbc.ca)
You can help care for a frail older adult by encouraging your loved one to have a healthy lifestyle and stay connected. (healthlinkbc.ca)
Rethinking the appropriateness of surgery in frail older adults is a good idea. (medscape.com)

Older adults are at greater risk than young adults for serious complications from RSV because our immune systems weaken when we are older. (cdc.gov)
In 2017, the total cost of diabetes complications was over $37 billion among Medicare beneficiaries 65 or older with type 2 diabetes. (cdc.gov)
This study found that complications associated with diabetes are costly and vary by condition among Medicare beneficiaries 65 or older with type 2 diabetes. (cdc.gov)
Researchers looked at the annual cost of diabetes complications among older adults with type 2 diabetes. (cdc.gov)
They estimated the annual per-person cost of each complication from 2006 to 2017 and the total cost of all diabetes complications in 2017 by using data from Medicare, a national health insurance program primarily for people 65 or older. (cdc.gov)
Kidney disease, congestive heart failure, and stroke are the most common complications among Medicare beneficiaries 65 or older with type 2 diabetes. (cdc.gov)
Frailty is an important consideration, however, because serious complications are higher among elderly adults with moderate to high frailty scores. (medscape.com)

Learn more about how falls prevention contributes to the Health of Older Adults in New York City (PDF). (nyc.gov)
These are some of the findings in a recent study on the effects of asthma on older adults conducted at National Jewish Health (NJH) in Colorado. (healthline.com)
Approximately 30 percent of adults age 65 and older fall each year, with serious consequences for both the individual and the health care system. (sciencedaily.com)
The poll reveals an especially strong link between an older adult's health and their vulnerability to scams - both being able to spot one and becoming the victim of one. (eurekalert.org)
Whether or not they'd actually experienced fraud, older adults with health issues were more likely to lack confidence in their ability to spot a scam. (eurekalert.org)
Our findings of a strong connection between scam vulnerability and health adds important new data to ongoing efforts to reduce the devastating toll of scams on older adults' finances and well-being," said poll director Jeffrey Kullgren, M.D., M.P.H., M.S. "We also found that no matter what their health status, older adults feel strongly that government and businesses should do more to educate and protect against scams. (eurekalert.org)
About 50% of older adults who had been targeted by a scam and who called their physical or mental health fair or poor, or said they have a health problem or disability that limits daily activities, reported experiencing fraud, compared with 35% to 38% of those in better health or with no limits on their daily activities. (eurekalert.org)
Older adults who say their mental health is fair or poor were much more likely to say that experiencing a scam had a major impact on their financial, mental, or physical well-being, with 41% saying so compared with 10% of those who rated their mental health as good or excellent. (eurekalert.org)
The difference in scam impact was smaller, but still significant, between older adults who said they have fair or poor memory and those who do not, those who have a health problem or disability that limits daily activities and those without such limitations, those with household incomes under $60,000 compared with those with higher incomes, and those who live alone compared with those who live with others. (eurekalert.org)
Formulate strategies how to improve health in obese older adults independent from weight loss. (springer.com)
According to results from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys in 2014, the prevalence of obesity was 38% in man and 39% in women older than 60 years of age [ 6 ]. (springer.com)
In consideration of these alterations in body composition, some older adults face increased health risks due to concomitant excessive fatness and decreased muscle mass, condition called sarcopenic obesity (SO, Chap. 8 ) [ 11 ]. (springer.com)
In their analysis, Lam and colleagues looked at 2018 data on 4,525 older adults from the National Health and Aging Trends Study of Medicare beneficiaries. (medpagetoday.com)
Older-adult health has been increasingly on the radar of public health agencies over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. (astho.org)
As the population of older adults continues to grow, it is crucial for public health agencies to join partners in the aging network to create systems that support healthy aging. (astho.org)
In addition, Elizabeth Head (Deputy Director, Injury Prevention Section, Georgia Department of Public Health) and Aline Stone (Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Coordinator, Division of Aging Services, Georgia Department of Human Services) describe their collaboration to improve the health of older adults in Georgia. (astho.org)
The participants were enrolled in the Health and Retirement Study , a national survey of health and economic circumstances of adults aged 50 and older. (medscape.com)
Roughly one third of older adults with dementia who live outside of assisted living facilities live alone, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. (medscape.com)
All adults, regardless of their health literacy skill, were more likely to get health information from radio, TV, friends, family, and health professionals rather than print materials. (ct.gov)
Ensure health communication messaging for older adults is accessible, actionable, and understandable. (ct.gov)
Marc Felgar is an aging, health & senior care expert focused on improving the lives of mature adults. (lifehack.org)
Old age can be fraught with challenges to your health. (lifehack.org)
We have compelling and mounting evidence that providing coordinated health services in an affordable housing setting can improve health outcomes and reduce costs for older adults. (nchh.org)
HBSMs provide a full range of high-quality shelters, nonmedical supports, social services, and health promotion/wellness activities, in collaboration with the medical system and social service partner agencies, to ensure that low-income older adults age successfully in their communities. (nchh.org)
The researchers found that childhood adversities, such as abuse, neglect and parental death, have a strong association with mental health outcomes in a group of 350 homeless adults over the age of 50 in Oakland, Calif. The results indicate that early life challenges have a persistent ripple effect, even in an already challenged population. (ucsf.edu)
In previous work, Kushel has shown that this growing population experiences health challenges common in non-homeless adults who are decades older , but little is known about how early life experiences shape this group's mental health. (ucsf.edu)
The study participants were part of a longitudinal research project known as the HOPE HOME (Health Outcomes of People Experiencing Homelessness in Older Middle Age) Study, which has been conducted by UCSF since 2013. (ucsf.edu)
The authors, from the University of Michigan's Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, say their findings highlight the importance of careful guidance from health care providers to older adults, about the proper use and disposal of antibiotics prescribed to outpatients. (newswise.com)
exposed the fragility of health systems to support older adults and consider their unique needs, among others. (paho.org)
The challenge of the pandemic provides a different approach and adequate interventions to older adults, which considers the diversity of functional states and health characteristics of this population. (paho.org)
The International Accreditation of Competences in Health Care for Older Persons (ACAPEM) is a network training strategy, aimed at health professionals with an emphasis on the development of competencies, that the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), along with other associations and Institutions promotes in the Region of the Americas, to achieve its suitability in the care of older persons. (paho.org)
The series of webinars in Spanish about "Care for older persons during and after COVID-19: What should health care workers at the primary level know? (paho.org)
There is general decline in physical activity in the older adult, and less than a quarter of all seniors in a large study met the minimum recommended activity level to maintain their health. (medscape.com)
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has information online, titled 'Older Adults and Oral Health,' to help you learn the facts about oral health and growing older. (medlineplus.gov)
Therefore, fair social policies is needed in order to minimize social inequalities, and ensure adult oral health educational programs. (bvsalud.org)

Each year, it is estimated that between 60,000-160,000 older adults in the United States are hospitalized and 6,000-10,000 die due to RSV infection. (cdc.gov)

Atalaya Sergi, Director, AmeriCorps Seniors, leads the the federal grant-making office that promotes and engages people age 55 or older in outcomes-oriented service throughout the United States. (aarp.org)
Researchers say doctors need to watch more carefully for asthma in seniors, and older adults need to adopt healthier lifestyles to avoid developing the ailment. (healthline.com)
This study sought to explore the experiences and fall prevention knowledge of older adults living in the community, not in housing for seniors. (sciencedaily.com)
There currently is no vaccine to protect older adults from respiratory syncytial virus, which kills thousands of seniors every year. (cnbc.com)

Adults ages 65 and over who got the shot were just as likely to visit the doctor for flu symptoms as those who weren't vaccinated. (livescience.com)
In adults ages 65 and older, RSV causes 6,000 to 10,000 deaths and 60,000 to 160,000 hospitalizations per year, according to the Centers for Disease Control Prevention. (cnbc.com)

Although no formal US guidelines exist on diagnosis of adult ADHD , Montano stressed that adults usually present with symptoms such as chronic forgetfulness, distractibility, or procrastination. (medscape.com)
Dr. Sidney S. Braman, a pulmonologist who also published a recent study online about asthma in older adults, noted in his abstract that, "The older population has seen the greatest increase in the prevalence of current asthma in recent years… Unfortunately, geriatric-specific guidelines are not available for the diagnosis and treatment of asthma. (healthline.com)

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved three anti-interleukin (IL)-5 agents to treat eosinophilic asthma (reslizumab, benralizumab, and mepolizumab) as well as an anti-IL4Ra biologic agent (dupilumab) for the indication of moderate to severe asthma in patients 12 years and older. (medscape.com)
once hospitalized, the death rate attributable to asthma for patients older than 65 years is 14 times higher than that of patients aged 18-35 years. (medscape.com)
We find that some patients with childhood asthma go into remission, but likely have residual lung changes, and manifest asthma symptoms when they get older," he added. (healthline.com)
There is also a group of patients that develops the onset of asthma when they are older. (healthline.com)
About 10 percent of older patients are considered to have severe asthma and have a high risk of having exacerbations that result in emergency room visits or hospitalizations, he added. (healthline.com)
An estimated 20% of older patients were unready for either telephone or video visits because they had difficulty hearing, difficulty communicating, or dementia. (medpagetoday.com)
Older patients are more likely to face a Catch-22," Lam pointed out. (medpagetoday.com)
Does community vision screening in patients 65 years and older reduce the prevalence of visual impairment? (aafp.org)
A 2018 systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 RCTs (N = 10,608) evaluated the effect of vision screening on the prevalence of visual impairment in community-dwelling patients 65 years and older. (aafp.org)
Your older patients with apathy are at substantially increased risk of developing slow gait, frailty, and disability. (psychiatrist.com)
Determine the frequency of META among older patients at risk for OSA. (nih.gov)
Overall, 65% of those with affirmative responses to ≥3 questions were at risk for OSA and associated with a disproportionate number of postoperative META in older patients. (nih.gov)
Misdiagnosis and mismanaged treatment after age 60 are serious problems, says Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D. Here, she outlines her emerging research and explains how clinicians can better serve older patients. (additudemag.com)
One major concern - for both patients and clinicians alike - is that the ADHD symptoms found in older adults (particularly those related to memory, routines, and executive functioning) don't immediately signal attention deficit to most clinicians. (additudemag.com)
Some surgeons are already counseling their older patients differently. (medscape.com)

When an adult gets RSV infection, they typically have mild cold-like symptoms, but some may develop a lung infection or pneumonia. (cdc.gov)
For most healthy adults, an RSV infection is nothing more than mild cold-like symptoms such as a runny nose, sore throat, and cough. (webmd.com)
Regardless of whether or not they've been vaccinated, older adults who develop symptoms of the flu (including fever, cough, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue) should seek medical care right away. (livescience.com)

Next, a framework is presented for communities to explore and assess how well they are serving the transportation needs of older adults as a population and specific older-adult subpopulations. (rand.org)
These case studies exemplify the use of human factors tools and user-centered design principles to understand the needs of older adults, identify where existing designs failed older users, and examine the effectiveness of design changes to better accommodate the abilities and preferences of the large and growing aging population. (routledge.com)

Some of the independent risk factors for asthma in older adults include house dust mite sensitization and maternal smoking. (medscape.com)
Not everyone agrees that the incidence of asthma in older adults is rising. (healthline.com)

The recent resurgence in diabetes-related lower-extremity amputations in the United States is not limited to younger adults, according to the author of a recent study that documents similar increases among an older population of Medicare beneficiaries. (medscape.com)
But younger adults are not the only age group well-suited to living and working in these locales. (brookings.edu)
for older people is similar to that for younger adults, but exercise should be less intense. (msdmanuals.com)

On June 8, 2021, a 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20, Pfizer) was licensed for use in adults aged ≥18 years. (cdc.gov)

This free, two-day, online AARP Livable Communities workshop showcased effective strategies, initiatives and programs that engage older adults and solve pressing community problems. (aarp.org)
Adults could also benefit from training on fall prevention strategies, including safety during routine activities such as carrying items on uneven surfaces, going up and down stairs, and opening or closing doors. (sciencedaily.com)
Volunteer Connections: New Strategies for Involving Older Adults How can organizations recruit and retain older adults? (volunteer.ca)
Optimal treatment strategies to reduce or prevent agitation in older adults encompass a multidisciplinary model that used nonpharmacological and pharmacological/somatic approaches. (psychiatrictimes.com)

A prognosis prediction model may help clinicians accurately predict death among older adults with dementia. (medscape.com)

El Sahly said the disease has an incidence of about 1 in 100,000 among people ages 60 and older, but in the trial the rate looks more like 1 in 9,000. (cnbc.com)

Overall, 38% of Medicare beneficiaries -- representing 13 million older adults -- were unready for video visits. (medpagetoday.com)
In fact, according to the U.S. Administration on Aging , 14.7 million older adults live alone - often going days or even weeks without any social interaction. (homeinstead.com)

Clinical trial data suggest an improved clinical outcome for those older than 12 years with moderate to severe persistent asthma, with important endpoints an objective increased forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) and subjective decreased exacerbations of asthma, with an improved quality of life and reduced dependency on oral corticosteroids. (medscape.com)
While the rate of amputations fell among these older adults from 2000 to 2009, it increased significantly from 2009 to 2017, albeit at a "less severe rate" than recently reported in younger populations, said study investigator Jessica Harding, PhD . (medscape.com)
Adults at the highest risk for severe RSV illness include older adults, adults with chronic heart or lung disease, adults with weakened immune systems, and adults living in nursing homes or long-term care facilities. (cdc.gov)

Lower-extremity amputation is a "particularly devastating" complication that can compromise mobility, ability to exercise, and motivation, according to Dr. LeRoith, lead author of a recent Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline that urges referral of older adults with diabetes to a podiatrist, orthopedist, or vascular specialist for preventive care. (medscape.com)
In this article, we discuss clinical approaches for evaluating and managing agitation in older adults. (psychiatrictimes.com)
Drastic clinical changes must take place to improve outcomes for underdiagnosed, undertreated, and overlooked older adults. (additudemag.com)
There is a lot of literature about childhood adversity and psychiatric outcomes, but few studies on older people, and no stories at all on older homeless adults," said the study's lead author, Chuan Mei Lee , MD, clinical fellow in Psychiatry at UCSF. (ucsf.edu)

Those who are 65 years of age and older are disproportionately affected in emergencies. (ct.gov)
The current COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected older populations. (paho.org)

Almost 10 percent of the older population is currently anemic. (hematology.org)
The general population is getting older and, as it ages, asthma is still with them. (healthline.com)
While the trend was similar for most subgroups analyzed, the absolute rates were highest among men and black individuals in this older patient population, reported Dr. Harding and coauthors. (medscape.com)
Why then, do the unique needs of this large (and growing) population of adults with ADHD remain largely ignored in diagnostic tests, accepted treatment practices, and peer-reviewed research? (additudemag.com)
Our aging population is growing, and most older adults want to age safely in their own homes and communities. (nchh.org)
A new UC San Francisco report on an understudied population - older homeless adults - reveals that adverse childhood experiences have long-lasting effects. (ucsf.edu)
As compared to the general population, rates of childhood physical abuse were higher in the older homeless population, at 33 percent versus 15 percent in a previously surveyed, non-homeless population. (ucsf.edu)

The most expensive complication was when an older adult had kidney failure and needed surgery to replace one of their kidneys with a healthy kidney from a donor. (cdc.gov)

Your input will also help n4a and its engAGED partners (Generations United, National Center for Creative Aging, National Resource Center for Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, and Older Adults Technology Services) develop a national strategy to increase older adult engagement in their communities. (surveymonkey.com)
Older people have lungs that are aging and have lower lung function, Wechsler said. (healthline.com)
The results from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging also suggest vulnerability among older adults who live alone or have lower incomes. (eurekalert.org)
The goal of this book is to provide illustrative "case studies" of designing for older adults based on real design challenges faced by the researchers of the Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) over the past two decades. (routledge.com)
Adults with ADHD need a lot more support than do average aging adults. (additudemag.com)
Here, we will discuss the basics and how intuitive eating for older adults can support our wellbeing throughout the aging process. (alzfdn.org)
Because of the decline in physical capability due to aging and disorders that are more common among older people, older people may benefit from exercise more than younger people. (msdmanuals.com)

The proportion of Medicare beneficiaries with digital access was even lower among people who were 85 or older, widowed, had a high school education or less, were Black or Hispanic, received Medicaid, or had a disability. (medpagetoday.com)

Yet, research shows that 48 percent of the most recent falls among older adults and up to 72 percent among middle aged adults occur outdoors. (sciencedaily.com)
The resurgence was fueled mainly by an increased rate of amputations in younger and middle-aged adults and men, and through increases in minor amputations, notably the toe, according to the investigators. (medscape.com)

With the ongoing pandemic, older adults are more physically distant from loved ones and friends than ever before. (homeinstead.com)
During the pandemic, older adults may be isolated without the normal help they receive from family or friends. (homeinstead.com)

If you're a caregiver of an older adult, NIDCR has information for you too. (medlineplus.gov)

Healthy adults usually get over mild RSV in a few days. (webmd.com)
If you are an older adult considering international travel, learn what precautions to take to stay safe and healthy during your trip. (cdc.gov)
By keeping older adults healthy, safe, and independent at home, families are able to save money, which can then be used for other needs. (nchh.org)
Is intuitive healthy for older adults? (alzfdn.org)

In the United States, older adults are at particular risk of having unmet transportation needs as individual mobility challenges mount and driving ability declines with age. (rand.org)
Medications Polypharmacy is common in older people Sedatives significantly increase the risk of falling Cardiovascular medications can contribute towards falls Visual impairment Visual impairments, glaucoma, macular degeneration and retinopathy increase the risk of falling and of hip fractures. (wikipedia.org)
Last year's flu shot reduced the risk of being hospitalized as a result of the flu by about 71 percent in adults of all ages, and 77 percent in people ages 50 and older, the study found. (livescience.com)
Adults with certain underlying conditions are at increased risk of pneumococcal disease[1, 2]. (cdc.gov)
For older adults who are more socioeconomically vulnerable, that risk increases. (ama-assn.org)
Additionally, risk of OSA identified by preoperative sleep questionnaires was associated with postoperative META among older adults. (nih.gov)
Both groups lose much-needed structure as older adults leave the workplace or young adults leave their parents' supervision, and both groups are at risk for developing poor sleeping or eating habits (or otherwise neglecting their self-care) as a result. (additudemag.com)
The younger half of the baby boomer generation has had a consistently higher risk of homelessness, leading to half of all single homeless adults being over 50, Kushel said. (ucsf.edu)

A case-control cohort study showed that older adults with asthma have a higher rate of allergic sensitization, decreased lung function, and significantly worse quality of life when compared to controls. (medscape.com)
Many older adults have fallen outdoors but lack an understanding of the risks for falling and how to prevent them, warranting efforts for outdoor fall prevention, finds a new study. (sciencedaily.com)
The findings are "reassuring in light of recent reports that flu vaccination can be less effective in older adults," said study researcher Dr. Keipp Talbot, an infectious disease researcher at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. (livescience.com)
In the phase 2 study targeting adults aged 60-64 years and the phase 3 studies, geometric mean titer (GMT) was lower among adults receiving PCV20 vs. PCV13 in 12-13/13 shared serotypes. (cdc.gov)
This study explores the reciprocal benefits that can accrue from older adults living, working, and supporting business growth in cities, and particularly the innovation districts within them. (brookings.edu)
Lastly, the study looks at the roles older adults can play in their entrepreneurial ecosystems. (brookings.edu)
One study reported that an adult over the age of 65 takes between two to seven prescription medicines each day. (consumermedsafety.org)
1 Another study looked at the use of dietary supplements in adults 60 years and older. (consumermedsafety.org)
The aim of this study was to explore longitudinal associations of polypharmacy with loneliness and social isolation among older adults. (lu.se)
The present study compared young and elderly adults as to their performance in the IGT. (bvsalud.org)
Quality of life among older adults with osteoarthritis: an explorative study. (lu.se)

Older adults are especially vulnerable to this virus because the immune system weakens with age. (webmd.com)

Older people who exercise are likely to have a better prognosis during a critical illness. (msdmanuals.com)

Consideration of loneliness and social isolation are warranted when caring for older adults taking multiple medications. (lu.se)

This latest report follows one from last year, published in Diabetes Care, that documented an annual percentage increase approaching 6% between 2009 and 2015, driven by larger increases among adults 18-64 years of age, as well as an increase among men. (medscape.com)
Among adults of all ages hospitalized with RSV, 19% require intensive care and 4% die, according to CDC data from three seasons. (cnbc.com)

Perhaps as many as 5% of adults have ADHD, which is highly hereditary. (medscape.com)
But first these providers need to tease out whether a patient has ADHD or another condition that is causing difficulties for these older adults. (medscape.com)
You have to really sit down and paint the picture with the patient: there are no shortcuts here," said Lenard Adler, MD, a psychiatrist who directs the Adult ADHD program at New York University. (medscape.com)
Adler helped develop the six-item screener and is currently on a committee developing formal screening guidelines for adult ADHD in the United States. (medscape.com)
What Does ADHD Look Like in Older Adults? (additudemag.com)
Preliminary research is beginning to paint a picture of what ADHD looks like in adults over the age of 60. (additudemag.com)

By year 2060, age group of 65 years and older is expected to more than double to 98 million people. (ct.gov)
No, the available evidence does not support screening adults 65 years and older for visual impairment in the primary care setting. (aafp.org)
Among community-dwelling adults 65 years and older, vision screening produces no significant difference in the prevalence of visual impairment at follow-up compared with no screening. (aafp.org)
The guideline recommended against screening for impaired vision in primary care settings among community-dwelling adults 65 years and older with a weak recommendation based on low-quality evidence. (aafp.org)

The national poll included responses from more than 2,200 adults who were asked if they had received a prescription for an antibiotic at least once in the last two years, and also about their past practices before the two-year window. (newswise.com)

Dr. Sarah Wayland talks about autism and masking, specifically for teens or young adults in this episode of the RDIconnect® podcast, Autism: A new Perspective. (rdiconnect.com)

Organizations can use it to better engage older volunteers. (volunteer.ca)

The cause of falling in old age is often multifactorial and may require a multidisciplinary approach both to treat any injuries sustained and to prevent future falls. (wikipedia.org)

This is because older adults are more prone to chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes. (consumermedsafety.org)

The current demographic and epidemiological transitions within the Region require us to change how we treat and respond to our older persons' needs, especially now in emergency situations. (paho.org)

Overall, the survey revealed a number of unmet education and training needs for outdoor fall prevention among community-dwelling older adults. (sciencedaily.com)
The poll team asked a national sample of adults age 50 to 80, and an additional group of adults in this age range in Michigan, about scam-related experiences in the last two years and about attitudes toward scam awareness and prevention. (eurekalert.org)
It's not clear why rates of NLEA would be on the rise among younger and older adults in the United States, Dr. Harding said, though factors she said could be implicated include changes in amputation practice, increased comorbidities, higher insulin costs, or shortcomings in early prevention programs. (medscape.com)
The latest findings from Dr. Harding and coauthors emphasize the importance of a "team approach" to early prevention in older adults with diabetes, said Derek LeRoith, MD, PhD, director of research in the division of endocrinology, diabetes, and bone diseases with Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. (medscape.com)

As ageing is characterized by a markedly loss of muscle mass, reduced exercise and reduced basal metabolic rate with the preference of oxidizing carbohydrate instead of fat, older adults might be even more prone to develop obesity. (springer.com)

A rich, gooey birthday cake, lots of balloons and an endless array of party games are birthday must-haves for the young, but planning a party for older adults means a list of entirely different requirements. (ehow.com)
The sample was comprised of 72 individuals, distributed into two age groups: 36 young adults ( M = 29.86, SD = 4.63) and 36 older adults ( M = 66.89, SD = 5.19). (bvsalud.org)

This indicator represents the response to the EU HEPA Indicator 21: Is there any national guidance or programme for community-based interventions to promote physical activity in older adults in the country? (who.int)

Comics for Senior Comedy Afternoons entertain guests with humor catered to older Americans. (aarp.org)
Every year, one in three Americans aged 65 and older experiences a fall. (nyc.gov)
Three in four Americans aged 65 and older have multiple chronic conditions. (ct.gov)

A survey was conducted with older adults about their preparedness level, Preparedness for Natural Disasters among Older U.S. Adults: A Nationwide Survey and about two thirds of older adults have no emergency plan. (ct.gov)
Of those two thirds of older adults, they have never participated in disaster preparedness educational program. (ct.gov)

Furthermore, these risks are occurring in an economic environment of rapid change in transportation technology and in a societal environment that does not always support or prioritize older-adult mobility. (rand.org)
Even if people who provided social support could set up a video visit, 32% of older adults still were unready. (medpagetoday.com)
The Wellbeing Clinic for Older Adults is a free and confidential counselling and support service for older adults living in residential settings. (edu.au)
Learn about the face-to-face, group and telehealth counselling and support services on offer at the Wellbeing Clinic for Older Adults. (edu.au)
Use the promo code KINDNESS to create a heartwarming gift for a loved one while simultaneously supporting the important work of charities that support older adults. (homeinstead.com)
For more ideas and inspiration to support older adults, visit ReadyToCare.com . (homeinstead.com)
There are many products, tools, and technologies available that could provide support for older adults. (routledge.com)
How can we support the emotional wellbeing of older adults during COVID-19? (paho.org)

Increasing flu vaccination rates in older adults could prevent more than one-third of flu hospitalizations each year, Talbot said. (livescience.com)

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