The overall prevalence of mental health disorders among caregivers of patients with Alzheimer disease (AD) remains unclear. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the prevalence of various mental health disorders among caregivers of patients with AD...
The greatest challenge in palliative medicine is that the system isn't currently set up to deal with patients dying from chronic illnesses, according to KellyAnn Light-McGroary, MD, clinical assistant professor of internal medicine at the University...
A simple screening tool that relies on data routinely collected in nursing homes can help identify frail and prefrail residents who are at risk for incident falls, hospitalizations, disability, and death, according to results from a 9-year...
Management of symptoms is key for preserving quality of life in elderly patients with cancer, but medication should not be the first choice, according to researchers from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York. Given the...
Cognitive function may decline faster in older adults with low levels of vitamin D, according to a study published online in JAMA Neurology. In particular, older black and Hispanic adults may be more at risk than whites for cognitive decline...
WASHINGTON — The widespread use of evidence-based pathways will be a good thing for health care, according to Ascension Health senior vice president Michael Schatzlein, MD.
I manage my own health care, because despite good staff in my facility, given the number of residents and different shifts, there were gaps in keeping my care organized. I select all my providers, make medical, dental, lab, surgical, and...
This column strives to highlight innovations in care transitions. This month, we discuss an order set product that will enhance the INTERACT quality improvement program. Caring for the Ages does not endorse any specific product or products.
BARCELONA — RVT-101, a novel small molecule that increases acetylcholine release, is poised for what its developers say could be its pivotal trial for U.S. approval.
