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Topic- Safety
USPSTF recommends exercise to prevent falls
It's official: In its update of a 2012 recommendation, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends exercise, such as supervised individual and group classes and physical therapy, to prevent falls among adults 65 and older at increased risk of falling.
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Older adults overdosing on opioids
The latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that the US opioid epidemic continues to worsen.
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"Low-value" health care services overused: poll
Only 14% of people over age 50 believe that "more is usually better" when it comes to health care, according to the latest findings from the National Poll on Health Aging.
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How gardeners can dig for health, not injury
Gardening is one of the most frequently recommended activities for older adults, yet a recent biomechanical analysis shows that how an individual gardens - particularly when digging - is critically important.
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Home health worker visit lowers hospital readmission risk
A visit by a home health worker such as a nurse or physical therapist within a week of an older adult's discharge from a skilled nursing facility seems to lower the risk of hospital readmission within 30 days, according to Indiana University researchers.
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Stats: 13 million US households could need home modifications
By 2035, 50 million households-one out of every three-will be headed by older adults, which is likely to increase the demand for home modifications to enable aging in place.
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