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Vote The Importance of Early Dementia Diagnosis abytesgen01.securesites.net — Can we know how to care for a person with dementia, before we understand more about their memory issues? Tags: dementia 1 point, submitted 1 week ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote The Raw Economics of the Nursing Home www.changingagingblog.org — What happens when a nursing home closes? Tags: Nursing Homes 1 point, submitted 1 week ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Blame the disease, not the person, when caregiving gets frustrating - MayoClinic.com www.mayoclinic.com — Alzheimer's caregiving advice from the Mayo Clinic Tags: Alzheimer's Disease 1 point, submitted 1 week ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote An Obesity Gene, Known as FTO, Also May Increase Risk of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia www.alz.org — A gene known as FTO, which appears to be correlated with obesity in humans, may also increase risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, according to new research presented today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's D Tags: Alzheimer's Disease 1 point, submitted 1 week ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Alzheimer's Association Launches New "Research Center" Website to Expand Public's Knowledge About Alzheimer Research www.alz.org — A new website showcasing the latest in Alzheimer's disease research and science - www.alz.org/research - is being unveiled at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease 2010 (AAICAD 2010) in Honolulu. Tags: Alzheimer's Research 1 point, submitted 2 weeks ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Longevity study contains flaws, geneticists say www.mcknights.com — A recent study in the journal Science, which found that centenarians likely share a particular set of genetic variants, had errors and its conclusions are suspect, a group of geneticists says. Tags: Aging Genetics 1 point, submitted 2 weeks ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Hip Fractures: Good News, Wrapped in a Mystery newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com — Excellent news: The rate of hip fractures among older Americans has declined. Tags: Hip Fractures 1 point, submitted 2 weeks ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Researchers tackle electronic health record technology to improve long-term care coordination, patient outcomes www.mcknights.com — A team of researchers at the University of Missouri is working to refine electronic health record (EHR) technology. The goal is to increase its efficiency and cost-saving benefits for long-term care. Tags: EHR 1 point, submitted 2 weeks ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Butler, champion of seniors' health, dies at 83 www.mcknights.com — Dr. Robert Butler, founding director of the National Institute of Aging and a lifelong seniors' health advocate, died Sunday from complications due to acute leukemia. He was 83. Tags: Aging Robert Butler 1 point, submitted 3 weeks ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Summer tips for seniors: Stay in air conditioning, drink plenty of water www.mcknights.com — Summer can be dangerous for elderly and frail individuals, who are especially prone to heat-related injuries. But taking certain precautions can reduce these risks. Tags: Heat Senior Safety 1 point, submitted 3 weeks ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Seniors involved in more severe car accidents www.seniorsforliving.com — Researchers at Kansas State looked at crash involvement per mile driven, and found that car accidents involving older drivers occur during the daytime and are more severe than those for younger populations. Tags: Driving Elderly Drivers 1 point, submitted 3 weeks ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote End-of-life care documentation program yields care benefits for nursing home residents, study finds www.mcknights.com — Nursing home residents who fill out forms through a certain end-of-life care documentation program are more likely to receive the care they request than those with only a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, according to a new study. Tags: End of Life Care Hospice Nursing Homes 1 point, submitted 3 weeks ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Certain genetic variants may predict extreme longevity, study finds www.mcknights.com — If you live to be 100, there is a good chance you have a particular set of genetic variants. Tags: Aging Long Life 1 point, submitted 3 weeks ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Fall Prevention Programs www.insideeldercare.com — Falling for the elderly is devastating and has many lasting consequences such as pain, injury, loss of independence, and costly medical bills. Tags: fall prevention 1 point, submitted 3 weeks ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Independent living communities sweeten deals for potential residents www.mcknights.com — While the economy may be picking up, independent living companies are still feeling the effects of lower occupancy. As a result, many are offering deals to potential residents, according to a news report. Tags: Senior Housing 1 point, submitted 3 weeks ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Life Advice from Life Experts: The Wisdom of Years www.seniorsforliving.com — Need advice? Don't pay a shrink - visit a senior living community resident or an older neighbor. They've got plenty to share. Tags: Advice Aging 1 point, submitted 3 weeks ago by Matt Johnson 27 comments

Vote Healthcare law elicits some positive reactions www.mcknights.com — A new poll finds that more Americans feel positive about the new healthcare law, but it is unclear whether this approval will continue to rise. Tags: HealthCare Reform 1 point, submitted 3 weeks ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Humana Introduces 'Points Of Caregiving' Program, Providing Comprehensive Resource To Nation's 52 Million Caregivers www.medicalnewstoday.com — Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) introduced Points of Caregiving, a comprehensive resource for the nation's 52 million caregivers. Tags: Caregivers 1 point, submitted 3 weeks ago by Matt Johnson 28 comments

Vote End-of-life care communication, patient assessments need improvement, researchers say www.mcknights.com — Between 10% and 12% of the entire U.S. healthcare budget is spent treating patients during their last year of life. Despite the amount, a number of improvements that could be made to end-of-life care, according to a new report. Tags: End of Life Care 1 point, submitted 3 weeks ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Analysis examines causes of nursing home admissions among residents without dementia www.mcknights.com — An examination of the Leipzig Longitudinal Study of the Aged examines predictors of nursing home admissions among seniors without a dementia diagnosis. It is one of the first analyses that don't consider dementia. Tags: dementia Nursing Homes 1 point, submitted 4 weeks ago by Matt Johnson 33 comments

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