Poor sleep can lead to long-term health problems for older adults, UTSW specialists say
"It’s a common misconception that older adults need less sleep than those younger, but many get fewer hours due to insomnia and various health problems, including sleep apnea and heart trouble."
Higher blood sugar linked to faster loss of brain power in stroke survivors
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Having dementia and reduction in social participation are associated with increased depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Tips on how to help older adults experiencing signs of depression
"National Mental Health Awareness Month is dedicated to raising awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and helping reduce the stigma that so many experience. When it comes to older adults, depression affects more than 7 million of the 35 million Americans aged 65 years or older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)."
Hackensack University Medical Center is first in New Jersey to create dedicated program to assess and reduce the risk of falls in older adults
"With May being Older Americans Month, the Division of Geriatric Medicine at Hackensack University Medical Center is proud to announce it is the first and currently only hospital in the state of New Jersey to offer a formal program aimed at preventing falls in older adults. Through the Falls Risk Assessment Program, experts trained in geriatric medicine evaluate each person’s risk of falling and prescribe an individualized plan to reduce the risk of falling and to maintain independence."
Hapbee expands distribution to seniors, caregivers, and communities through Gray Matters Alliance
"Agreement Facilitates Coverage For Hapbee Devices Under The Medicaid Waiver For Assistive Technology"
[PROACTIVITY COUNTS] New longevity center targets health span, life span
"Sheba Medical Center, Israel’s largest medical center, will unveil a new longevity center in September on its Ramat Gan campus. According to Longevity.Technology, this will be the “world’s first dedicated longevity clinic in a public hospital.” "
[BOUNCE BACK] Less stress, more education tied to resilience in women 80
"Having a four-year college degree and a low level of stress are strongly linked to psychological resilience in US women ages 80 and older, a recent study suggests. The researchers analyzed data from the Women’s Health Initiative to identify factors that are associated with higher self-rated resilience – the ability to weather storms and rebound from setbacks – among almost 30,000 women with an average age of 84. "
[NOT SO SWEET] Swap out sugary drinks, live longer if you have diabetes
"Swapping sugary drinks for coffee, tea or water was linked to fewer deaths from heart disease and other causes among adults with diabetes in a recent study. The findings highlight the role of healthy beverage choices to manage risk, according to the study authors. A greater increase in coffee and tea consumption from before to after a diabetes diagnosis was also associated with lower death rates. "
[STAY DISCONNECTED] Good leaders silence notifications, ignore emails after work
"A recent study titled “The importance of leader recovery for leader identity and behavior” found that managers who disconnected from their jobs at home felt more refreshed the next day, identified as effective leaders and helped their employees stay on target better than bosses who spent their off hours worrying about work. Less-experienced leaders were especially prone to becoming ineffective if they spent their time focusing on their jobs at home."
