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Topic- Health conditions
Stats: Two-thirds of ALFs reported no COVID-19 deaths
Nearly two-thirds of assisted living facilities reported no deaths from COVID-19 in 2020, according to a new study by NORC at the University of Chicago. The study calculates that average adjusted death rates from COVID-19 in assisted living was 19.3 per 1,000 residents.
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Screen former/current smokers ages 50-80 for lung cancer: USPSTF
The US Preventive Services Task Force has updated its lung cancer screening recommendations to include all adults ages 50 to 80 who have a 20 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years. Organizations may consider alerting Individuals with these risks that it is now recommended that they should be screened for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography annually, and that screening can stop once a person has not smoked for 15 years or has a health problem that limits life expectancy or the ability to have lung surgery.
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Coming up: First UN global report on ageism
; I IMAGINE THE REPORT ITSELF WILL BE AVAILABLE THEN, TOO
Through an interactive discussion, this online event will challenge how people think, feel and act towards age and aging. The event marks the launch of the first UN Global report on ageism, developed by the World Health Organization in partnership with other global entities. The report presents the latest evidence on a topic that has gained greater relevance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WHO sets baseline for Decade of Healthy Aging
At least 14% of all people ages 60 years and over ̶- more than 142 million people worldwide ̶- are currently unable to meet all their basic daily needs, according to the "Baseline report for the Decade of Healthy Ageing," released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on December 17, 2020. That frightening statistic includes individuals in North America, Europe and Asia - not just resource-poor nations. The 220-page report (pdf) is a comprehensive resource that provides global context for healthy aging and data that organizations can use to bolster active-aging initiatives and presentations.
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Delirium key sign of COVID-19 in frail older adults
Delirium -- a state of acute confusion associated with a higher risk of serious illness and death -- is a key symptom of COVID-19 in frail, older people, according to research from King's College London. The findings highlight that organization staff should be aware of delirium as a possible early warning sign of COVID-19, even in the absence of more typical symptoms such as cough or fever.
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Post-pandemic economic recovery depends on 50+ workers
Global COVID recovery relies on better engaging people ages 50 and over, according to a report released on October 12, 2020, ahead of the G20 Finance Ministers' meeting. G20 (Group of Twenty) is a group of 19 of the world's largest economies plus the European Union. The report, which focuses on the "global longevity dividend," provides a persuasive compendium of data making the case for "longer working lives," particularly in the context of the pandemic.
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