Dr. Ken Covinsky, a researcher and geriatrician, was browsing through a medical journal in his office in the San Francisco VA Medical Center when a study on sodium excretion caught his eye. Anything related to salt matters to geriatricians. The research was conducted by a team from the

Leo G. Anderson | May 13, 2018

Senior care is prescribed to those people who want to remain in their homes yet require a steady care which their relatives can't undoubtedly give. With senior care, seniors can live individually to the extent that this would be possible, accepting however much help as could be expected all things...

Leo G. Anderson | May 12, 2018

As early as next year more elderly patients may begin participating in significantly more clinical research trials. This is good news for elderly patients because it means that doctors will gain access to important information needed to be able to better treat their illnesses. Clinical trials for new medications and...

Leo G. Anderson | May 12, 2018

On Wednesday 25th April, the New Jersey consumer affairs officials announced that three companies will be penalized and shut down for their misleading marketing of elderly care equipment. The officials, in a statement, said that the three firms were giving out misleading information in their advertisements. According to consumer protection...

Leo G. Anderson | May 11, 2018

Yumi Makino, a retired harpist in Tokyo, recently won a landmark case which will bode well for the rest of Japan's elderly population who live in assisted-living facilities. The case was won against a prominent real estate residence which gave her a hard time during her stay which was marred...

Leo G. Anderson | May 10, 2018

According to a recent Canadian analysis of trauma cases, elderly people who have prescriptions for opioids are at a higher risk of sustaining injuries from falls, which may result in fatalities in some cases. Researchers studied thousands of injured people who had an average...

Leo G. Anderson | May 10, 2018

In the U.S alone, more than 33, 000 deaths of seniors happen every year as a result of accidental falls. Estimates imply that nursing homes will see anywhere between 100-200 falls per year. Fractures typically limit everyday activities and increased dependency. For instance, senior adults that experience...

Leo G. Anderson | May 9, 2018

Most of the Americans over the age of 65 are struggling with basic physical functions. According to the center for disease control, however, walks can help reduce causes of premature deaths like heart attacks. As...

Leo G. Anderson | May 9, 2018

As early as next year more elderly patients may begin participating in significantly more clinical research trials. This is good news for elderly patients because it means that doctors will gain access to important information needed to...

Leo G. Anderson | May 8, 2018

Change is imminent in assisted living communities across the world, and US caregivers are no exception. What does the future hold for nursing homes and seniors looking for these services? Senior care news confirms that most, if not all assisted living communities are increasingly becoming aware...

Leo G. Anderson | May 8, 2018

If you live with a pet in a nursing home or have a pet that comes to visit once in a while, you know how important they can be. A pet can help you...

Leo G. Anderson | May 8, 2018

Elderly Women Can Now Easily Prevent Cardiovascular Diseases By Eating More Cruciferous Vegetables Highlights:• Eating more cruciferous vegetables...

Leo G. Anderson | May 7, 2018