A study of 792 caregivers with cardiovascular conditions linked sleep problems, caregiving demands and negative emotions to burden and distress.
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Napping And Dementia Risk; Autism Paper Concern; First NASCAR Driver With CTE
A neurology roundup highlights a dementia association with unintentional napping, an expression of concern over a 2017 autism paper and Fred Lorenzen’s CTE diagnosis.
5 Things That Help When Your Aging Parent Is In Crisis
A Sixty and Me writer shares five ways she is coping as her mother faces repeated hospitalizations, including uncertainty, distance and self-care.
Your Age May Not Tell The Whole Story About How Healthy You Are
A Swiss study linked a five-part lifestyle score to functional age, but its small, selected sample means the index is preliminary, not a health test.
Medical Alert Systems For Seniors: A Senior winter safety & gifts Guide
Compare in-home and mobile medical alert systems, understand fall detection limits and costs, and choose a setup that fits your loved one.
Best Medical Alert Systems For Seniors Compared
Compare in-home and mobile medical alert systems by coverage, cost, fall detection, battery life, and ease of use to find the right fit.
How to Choose Medical Alert Systems For Seniors
Compare medical alert systems, choose the right coverage, set up emergency contacts, and test the device with a senior.
Politics And The Patient Encounter, In Dire Times
Physician Jerry Avorn argues clinicians should explain how policy changes could affect patients’ coverage and care, without directing their votes.
FDA Expands Ryzumvi Approval To Include Presbyopia
The FDA expanded Ryzumvi’s approval to include presbyopia after two phase III trials found improved near-vision measures versus placebo.
‘Real Common Ground’: Nursing Homes Support Key LTC Reform Proposals While Seeking Adjustments
Nursing home groups support parts of a Senate Democrats’ long-term care reform request but oppose reviving the 2024 federal staffing mandate.