Health News Archives
Nursing Homes/Elder Care
Alzheimers Patients React Poorly to Elderspeak Talking to them like children brings out more resistance, study found
Nursing Homes Unprepared for Pandemic Flu Fallout Only a quarter have emergency plan, less than half have educated staff, study finds
Adding Light Eases Behavioral Problems of Dementia Study found it fixed circadian rhythms, helped with depression, agitation in elderly
Stroke Patients at High Risk for Falls After hospital, they're twice as likely to be injured, so prevention strategies are key
Health Tip: Activities for People With Alzheimers Suggestions to keep busy
Antipsychotic Drugs Linked to Pneumonia in Elderly Mechanism unclear, but nursing home study says risk greatest week after meds begin
Health Tip: End-of-Life Planning Suggestions for caregivers
Love in the World of Alzheimers New relationships for those with little memory leave spouses, children facing their own altered reality, experts say
Health Tip: When Caregiving Becomes Too Stressful Signs that you need a break
Antibiotic Use in Dementia Patients Questioned Benefits are unclear, and resistance to drugs is a worry, study says
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