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Memory Loss May Predict Alzheimer's Disease
A study being reported in the September 12, 2006, issue of Neurology, finds that adults over the age of 60 who complain of severe memory problems may actually be losing...
Higher Income Seniors to Pay Higher Medicare Premiums
Beginning in 2007 Medicare beneficiaries who earn more money will pay higher premiums for their Medicare Part B coverage. A provision of the 2003 Medicare Modernization Act calls for a...
COPD Patients Need Physical Activity
Spanish researchers have found that physical activity, even a small amount can improve the health of patients suffering from COPD. Those who engage in exercise and activity have fewer hospitalizations...
No Flu Shot Shortage This Year
There should be no repeat of the flu vaccine shortages of the last few years according to the CDC. Federal officials stated that at least 100 million doses would be...
Hormone Therapy and Hearing Loss
A new study finds that older women who are taking hormone therapy that included progestin may suffer hearing damage. This small study of postmenopausal women found that those women had...
Preparing Physicians For Aging Baby Boomers' Needs In Hospice And Palliative Medicine
The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine announces two important medical education courses in hospice and palliative medicine and a significantly revised book series in keeping with the Academy's ongoing commitment to prevent and relieve pain and suffering during serious illness. Hospice and palliative medicine physicians have demonstrated a unique skill set that is highly appealing to patients and those who care for them.
Ageing Society Must Spur Policy Changes That Support Older People, Says Help The Aged, UK
Responding to the news that the latest population statistics show that the over 60's now outnumber the under 18's, Mervyn Kohler, Special Adviser at Help the Aged comments: "These new figures should be a cause for celebration. Policy makers and others must increasingly adjust their thinking to take stock of these clear changes in population.
Minister Máire Hoctor, TD, Launches Age Action Ireland's "Positive Ageing Photographic Exhibition" In Kilkenny Castle
Máire Hoctor, TD, Minister for Older People launched the "Positive Ageing Photographic Exhibition" which is organised by Age Action Ireland. This event is sponsored by ESB Customer Supply. It is part of the build up to "Positive Ageing Week" which runs from 26 September to 4 October 2008. Speaking at the launch, Minister Hoctor said that she was inspired by the quality of the photographs on display.
Anti-Psychotic Drug Use In The Elderly Increases Despite Drug Safety Warnings
Three regulatory warnings of serious adverse events slowed the growth of use of atypical antipsychotic drugs among elderly patients with dementia, but they did not reduce the overall prescription rate of these drugs, found a research analysis of prescription drug claims data in Ontario. The rate of use of these drugs actually increased 20% from the month prior to the first warning in September 2002 to the end of the study period in February 2007.
AARP Launches Four Online Health Tools To Empower Consumers To Make Informed Choices In Care
AARP announced that it has added four new health tools to its Web site, to help consumers get trusted, reliable online health information. These tools will enable people to do everything from choose an excellent doctor or hospital, to better understand and evaluate their own health symptoms, conditions and medicines.
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