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Early Detection Vital To Stop Gastro Spread In Aged Care ( MJA 10-Nov-08 )
Elderly residents with gastroenteritis must be tested as soon as possible to minimise the effects of outbreaks in aged care facilities (ACFs), say senior government medical advisors in the latest issue of the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA).
Helping Older People Recover and Return to Their Homes ( DoHA 10-Nov-08 )
As at November 1, the Australian Government allocated 228 new transition care places under its $293.2 million plan – to help older Australians recover from a hospital stay and return to their own homes.
Support For GPs In Delivering Palliative Care In Aged Care Homes ( RACGP 31-Oct-08 )
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has launched a new online learning module to support general practitioners, practice nurses and general practice managers in the delivery of palliative care in aged care homes.
Microsoft slugs aged Care Centres ( The Australian 30-Oct-08 )
MICROSOFT will rip an estimated $70 million out of the aged care sector's IT budget over the next 18 months as it forces users to pay full commercial rates for previously discounted software.
Aged Care Nursing Scholarships ( DoHA 24-Oct-08 )
The Australian Government today announced improvements to its $36 million Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Scheme – including $5,000 a semester to cover course costs, travel, lodging, textbooks and other equipment for postgraduate study.
Aged Care Police Checks - In Place As Early As January 1 ( DoHA 23-Oct-08 )
The Australian Government plans to introduce police checks for all nursing home staff – as early as January 1, 2009.
Access Homes Site Launches ( AO 15-Oct-08 )
Accesshomes.com.au is a new website that works in partnership with major residential developers to showcase an extensive range of homes and apartments that are either fully accessible or that can be easily adapted to become so.
National Site Risk Visits To All 30 Indigenous Aged Care Services ( DoHA 15-Oct-08 )
This week, the Australian Government will begin to conduct national quality site visits to all 30 flexible Indigenous-specific aged care services so it can identify safety risks and the need for emergency works.
Treating Dementia - Drug Therapy Not The Answer ( NPS 14-Oct-08 )
Almost 190,000 Australians have dementia and as Australia's population ages, dementia becomes a bigger challenge for doctors, their patients and carers.
Nursing Home Under Sanction In Glen Innes NSW ( DoHA 8-Oct-08 )
On October 3rd, the Department of Health and Ageing placed Glenwood Gardens - a nursing home in the NSW New England Highlands - under sanction.
Appointment Of Receivers And Managers For Three Victorian Nursing Homes ( DoHA 30-Sep-08 )
This morning (September 29), the secured creditors appointed John Georgakis and Kathryn Warwick of Ernst and Young as receivers and managers of TCL Nominees, JKL Nominees and associated entities - which are engaged in the provision of aged care at three Victorian facilities.
Independent Assessment Of Department's Handling Of Docker River Begins ( DoHA 24-Sep-08 )
The Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot today formally began the independent assessment of the Department of Health and Ageing's handling of the Docker River Flexible Aboriginal Aged Care Service.
UK Political Parties Have No Clear Plans For Older People ( Alzheimer's Society 24-Sep-08 )
72 per cent of people cannot name a political party that has clear policies for older people, research by Alzheimer's Society UK found.
Australian Government Takes Action On Two Aboriginal Nursing Homes ( DoHA 23-Sep-08 )
The Australian Government has taken action to improve resident care in two far North Queensland Aboriginal nursing homes.
Aged Care Commissioner Asked To Examine Docker River Service ( DoHA 23-Sep-08 )
The Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot has asked the Aged Care Commissioner, Ms Rhonda Parker to conduct an independent assessment of the Department of Health and Ageing's handling of the Docker River Flexible Aboriginal Aged Care Service.
Quality Standards For Aboriginal Aged Care ( DoHA 22-Sep-08 )
Inflammatory Response To Infection And Injury May Worsen Dementia ( Wellcome Trust 22-Sep-08 )
Dementia Awareness Week - 3 New Resources Including One For Younger Onset Dementia ( DoHA 19-Sep-08 )
Gay Seniors Feel Impact Of Poor Aged Care Options ( Sydney Star Observer 18-Sep-08 )
Statement On Extra Services In Nursing Homes ( DoHA 16-Sep-08 )
Economic Report Card On Aged Care Sector: Building Approvals At Record Levels ( DoHA 4-Sep-08 )
Australian Government Acts To Protect Residents At Melbourne Nursing Home ( DoHA 4-Sep-08 )
Cultural Differences In Attitudes Towards Caring For People With Dementia Revealed ( RCP 4-Sep-08 )
Setting The Standard In Dementia Care ( BSI Group 4-Sep-08 )
Record Funding And Support For ACT Aged And Community Care ( DoHA 2-Sep-08 )
Government In Denial Over Royal ( News.com.au 1-Sep-08 )
Antipsychotic Drug Stroke Risk ( BBCNews 1-Sep-08 )
Gastro Outbreak Locks Down Nursing Home ( The Advocate Tasmania 29-Aug-08 )
Statement On Brighton Aged Care ( DoHA 27-Aug-08 )
Antipsychotic Medications Linked To Deaths In Elderly Patients ( AHRQ 26-Aug-08 )
More Than 10 % Of Older Americans Suffer Mistreatment ( University of Chicago 22-Aug-08 )
Major Survey Shows Deficiency In Geriatric Care ( MNT 21-Aug-08 )
3 0f 9 Nursing Homes Under Sanction Identified Through Government's Unannounced Visits Program ( DoHA 21-Aug-08 )
Missing Residents And Infectious Outbreaks - Topics For Discussion At ACC Meeting ( DoHA 21-Aug-08 )
New Action Over Brighton Aged Care Centre ( AdelaideNow 20-Aug-08 )
Call For Better Protection Of Older People From Climate Change Impact ( York University 19-Aug-08 )
Long-Term Care Workers Struggle With Elderly Population Boom ( GSA 19-Aug-08 )
Filipinos Underpaid $15k In Aged Homes ( Aged Care Crisis 18-Aug-08 )
New Depression Report Shows Importance Of Diagnosis And Support ( Help the Aged 14-Aug-08 )
Community Aged Care Reaching Those In Need ( DoHA 14-Aug-08 )
Belvedere Park Nursing Home Revocation - AAT decision ( DoHA 12-Aug-08 )
Funding For Aged Care At Exmouth Multi-Purpose Service. ( DoHA 5-Aug-08 )
Nutrition Is The Bedrock Of Good Aged Care ( Help the Aged 4-Aug-08 )
Australia's Elderly At Risk Without Qualified Nurses In Aged Care ( ANF 4-Aug-08 )
Update Kirralee Aged Care ( DoHA 30-Jul-08 )
Access To Medical Care Should Be Assessed in Accrediting Aged Care Facilities ( AMA 30-Jul-08 )
Communication Key To Dementia Care ( Alzheimer's Society 30-Jul-08 )
Nursing Teams In Care Homes Could Reduce Hospital Admissions ( UWE 29-Jul-08 )
By 2060 - Average Aussie Woman Will Reach 90 Years ( DoHA 25-Jul-08 )
Study Reveals Benefit of Community Care Programs ( DoHA 25-Jul-08 )
Improving Aged and Community Care for Indigenous Australians ( DoHA 24-Jul-08 )
Nursing Homes A Popular Option In Taiwan ( UQ 23-Jul-08 )
Older Australians Urged To Take Up Free Flu Vaccinations ( DoHA 21-Jul-08 )
Company Prevented From Operating Commonwealth Nursing Homes ( DoHA 18-Jul-08 )
Integrating Palliative Care For Dementia Into Primary Care ( Indiana University 18-Jul-08 )
National Guidelines For Nursing Homes ( DoHA 15-Jul-08 )
Public Health Investigation At Blue Mountains Nursing Home ( NSWHealth 14-Jul-08 )
Govt Statement on Endeavour Aged Care Facility ( DoHA 14-Jul-08 )
Government to Increase Scrutiny of Aged Care Funding Claims ( DoHA 4-Jul-08 )
Drinking More Water Improves Health In Elderly Care Home Residents ( MNT 2-Jul-08 )
Record Number Of Nursing Home Visits Begin On July 1 ( DoHA 30-Jun-08 )
Innovative Dutch Model Lets 95% Of Elderly Stay In Own Homes ( DoHA 27-Jun-08 )
Time for Aged Care To Come Out of the Policy Inertia Zone ( AMA 23-Jun-08 )
Memory Loss Linked to Poor Diet ( MUSC 20-Jun-08 )
Ageing muscle given new vigour ( BBC 20-Jun-08 )
Elderly suicides surge in Japan ( BBC 20-Jun-08 )
Minister for Ageing Statement on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day ( DoHA 18-Jun-08 )
UQ Showcases New Discoveries To Help Older Australians ( UQ 18-Jun-08 )
UK Adult Social Care Law 'Confused And Chaotic' ( HTA 18-Jun-08 )
Older People Benefit From Local Abuse Prevention Campaign ( DoHA 12-Jun-08 )
AIHW Report on Residential Aged Care ( DoHA 12-Jun-08 )
Historic Meeting Of Ministers For Ageing/Seniors ( DoHA 12-Jun-08 )
Minister Commends 1.6m-calls-a-year Hi-tech Centre ( DoHA 11-Jun-08 )
Minister Praises WA Jewish Aged Care Service ( DoHA 11-Jun-08 )
Government Recognises Outstanding Senior Australians ( DoHA 11-Jun-08 )
UQ Researchers Improve Foods For Elderly ( UQ 5-Jun-08 )
Minister Releases Accreditation Report By Previous Government ( DoHA 4-Jun-08 )
Early Returns For New Aged Care Funding ( DoHA 4-Jun-08 )
Measures For Residents Who Go Missing From Aged Care Facilities ( DoHA 2-Jun-08 )
Alzheimer's Society Comment On The Government's Dignity Campaign ( AS 30-May-08 )
Zero Real Interest Loans Applications Close On June 6 ( DoHA 30-May-08 )
Melbourne to Host World Conference on Ageing ( DoHA 29-May-08 )
Govt Spends Record Levels On Aged And Community Care - $40 Billion Over 4 Years ( DoHA 28-May-08 )
Elderly Patients Are Malnourished Or At Risk ( The Australian 22-May-08 )
Fundamental Reform Of The UK Care And Support System Needed ( King's Fund 22-May-08 )
Regulate Anti Psychotic Drugs Now ( HTA 19-May-08 )
UK Autism Campaign Urges Debate On Social Care And The Elderly ( AACUK 16-May-08 )
Drs Say Healthcare Services For Elderly People Are Not Good Enough ( BMA 13-May-08 )
Ageist UK Government Condemned Over Treatment Of Older People ( HTA 13-May-08 )
Ibuprofen Linked To Reduced Alzheimer's Risk ( MNT 9-May-08 )
Elderly in Long-term Care More Depressed than Those Cared for at Home ( Newswise 9-May-08 )
1/4 Disabled US Seniors Use Risky Or Ineffective Medicines ( AHRQ 6-May-08 )
MPs Highlight Abuse Of Human Rights Of People With Dementia ( AS 2-May-08 )
Statement on Conditional Adjustment Payment ( DoHA 2-May-08 )
Antipsychotic Drugs Increase Risk Of Developing Pneumonia In Elderly ( W-B 1-May-08 )
Dignity In Care Of Paramount Importance ( HTA 30-Apr-08 )
Australia's First Ambassador For Ageing: Noeline Brown ( DoHA 28-Apr-08 )
Elderly Epilepsy Patients Have Higher Risk Of Cognitive Decline ( WB 24-Apr-08 )
Parkinson's Research Suggests That It Is Primarily An Inherited Genetic Disorder ( Mayo Clinic 21-Apr-08 )
One Benefit Of Aging Is Happiness ( Uni of Chicago 21-Apr-08 )
Anticholinergic Drugs May Increase Cognitive Decline In Older People ( AAN 21-Apr-08 )
Aerobic Exercise Boosts Older Bodies And Minds ( HBNS 21-Apr-08 )
Link Between Bone Loss And Diuretics In Older Men ( MNT 18-Apr-08 )
Elderly Epilepsy Patients Have Higher Risk Of Cognitive Decline ( WB 18-Apr-08 )
Memory Problems In Older People Affects Men More Than Women ( MNT 18-Apr-08 )
How Aging Affects Cancer Risk And Outcomes ( AACR 18-Apr-08 )
Cognition In Alzheimer's May Be Improved By Chinese Club Moss Extract ( WB 17-Apr-08 )
Risk Of First Depression Episode Late In Life Revealed By Personality Study ( UMRC 16-Apr-08 )
Sleep Problems Are More Likely As We Get Older ( MNT 16-Apr-08 )
Arthritis Drug Success With Alzheimer's Prompts Calls For More Investment ( MNT 14-Apr-08 )
Elderly Poor Significantly More Likely To Suffer Mobility And Cognitive Problems ( Peninsular Medical School 14-Apr-08 )
1 In 3 Adults At Risk Of Malnutrition On Admission To Hospital, Care Homes & Mental Health Units ( HTA 11-Apr-08 )
More Aged Care Places For NSW ( DoHA 11-Apr-08 )
Geriatric Assessment Explored By Special Journal Section ( TGSA 10-Apr-08 )
Access To Primary Healthcare Improves Quality Of Life In Care Homes ( HTA 8-Apr-08 )
Government Pledges To Work With Community To Improve Quality Of Aged Care ( DoHA 8-Apr-08 )
Antipsychotics And Alzheimer's ( NHSChoices 7-Apr-08 )
Government To Fund Wound Management Research ( DoHA 4-Apr-08 )
$345m For Care For Queensland Aged And Disabled ( DoHA 4-Apr-08 )
Better Care For Dementia Patients Through New Funding ( UQ 3-Apr-08 )
Federal Government Responds To Psycho-geriatric Patients ( DoHA 2-Apr-08 )
Alzheimer's Society Comment On Care Homes, The Human Rights Act And DOH Announcement On Elder Abuse Research ( AS 2-Apr-08 )
'Inspiring' Person Centred Dementia Care ( AS 2-Apr-08 )
Home Guardian Releases Innovative Sensor System To Keep Seniors Safe ( HG 1-Apr-08 )
Abuse Of Older People - Nation's 'Secret Shame' ( HTA 1-Apr-08 )
Nearly Half Of Residents In Nova Scotia Nursing Homes Display Behavioural Problems ( CIHI 1-Apr-08 )
New Dementia Care Places For Launceston ( DoHA 1-Apr-08 )
Adelaide Southern Suburbs To Benefit From Aged Care Hub ( DoHA 29-Mar-08 )
Government Working On $158 Million Transition Beds – Getting Elderly Into Appropriate Aged Care ( DoHA 27-Mar-08 )
Better Protection For Frail Aged Australians ( DoHA 25-Mar-08 )
$300 Million Zero Real Interest Loans - Attracting Proven Providers To Australia's Areas Of High Need For Aged Care Beds ( DoHA 25-Mar-08 )
1 In 6 Women, 1 In 10 Men At Risk For Alzheimer's Disease In Their Lifetime ( BU 20-Mar-08 )
Rapid Response Team To Assess Elderly People Waiting For Government Assistance ( DoHA 18-Mar-08 )
Mayo Researchers Say ECG Standards Should Be Revised For Elderly ( Mayo 17-Mar-08 )
Assistance To Aged Care Sector To Implement New Funding Model ( DoHA 10-Mar-08 )
Medical Organizations Issue New Guideline On Drugs To Treat Dementia ( AAFP 10-Mar-08 )
Signs Of Excessive Drinking Among The Elderly Often Missed By Health Care And Other Providers ( BU 10-Mar-08 )
Minister Hoctor Speaks At Launch Of CARDI In Stormont Castle ( DoHC 5-Mar-08 )
Rampant Ageism In The NHS ( HTA 5-Mar-08 )
Complex Interventions For Elderly People Can Be Beneficial ( MNT 5-Mar-08 )
63 New Aged Care Places for Tasmania ( DoHA 4-Mar-08 )
$2.6 Million To Improve Aged Care Services For Tasmanians ( DoHA 4-Mar-08 )
Research Grants To Tackle Dementia ( DoHA 4-Mar-08 )
APA Task Force Urges Integrated Health Care Model As Population Ages ( APA 3-Mar-08 )
Housing Strategy Is Enormously Important For Older People ( HTA 29-Feb-08 )
More Aged Care Accommodation For South Australia ( DoHA 28-Feb-08 )
Faux Fido Eases Loneliness In Nursing Homes ( SLUMC 27-Feb-08 )
Antibiotics Frequently Given To Patients With Advanced Dementia ( MNT 27-Feb-08 )
Health Care Workers As Well As At-risk Groups Must Be Immunised Against Influenza To Save Lives ( NHRMC 27-Feb-08 )
Funding Boost For Home and Community Care In The ACT ( DoHA 25-Feb-08 )
Alzheimer's Society Comment On The Use Of The Human Rights Act In Private Care Homes ( AS 25-Feb-08 )
Improved Police Checks For Aged Care Facilities ( DoHA 22-Feb-08 )
Aged At 'Serious Risk' ( NT News 15-Feb-08 )
Little Evidence That Psychotherapy Helps Elderly With Depression ( HBNS 15-Feb-08 )
Depression In The Elderly Is Complicated But Treatable ( HHL 14-Feb-08 )
Brighton Aged Care Approved Provider Must Show Cause to Department of Health and Ageing ( DoHA 11-Feb-08 )
Doctors With Interest in Nursing Homes Should Not Sign Death and Cremation Certificates of Their Residents ( DoHA 11-Feb-08 )
Medical Costs Decreased With Team Treatment For Depression ( UW 11-Feb-08 )
Help The Aged Welcomes Unified Complaints Procedure ( HA 11-Feb-08 )
Dementia Care Update 2008 ( AS 8-Feb-08 )
New Bundanoon Service: Quality Care For Older People ( DoHA 7-Feb-08 )
Poll Shows Overwhelming Support For Trained Staff In Care Homes ( AS 7-Feb-08 )
Better Health Care Depends On A Greater Role For Nurse Practitioners And Improved Wages In Aged Care ( ANF 29-Jan-08 )
MPs Condemn State Of Dementia Services In England ( AS 28-Jan-08 )
375 More Aged Care Places for South Australia ( DoHA 23-Jan-08 )
Minister for Ageing’s First Visit To Northern Territory: $6.33 Million Funding For Top End ( DoHA 14-Jan-08 )
$25 Million For Accommodation For Aged And Disadvantaged ( DoHA 10-Jan-08 )
Nationwide Consultation Suggests That Individuals Will Help Pay For A Fairer, Clearer Long-term Care System ( KF 10-Jan-08 )
Greater Disability Follows Congestive Heart Failure, Increased Nursing Home Admissions ( UMHS 10-Jan-08 )
Radio Series Asks Tough Questions About Social Care ( AS 9-Jan-08 )
Preventing Adverse Drug Events In Older Adults ( TUHS 4-Jan-08 )
Lack Of Evidence That Fall Prevention Programs Work ( MNT 4-Jan-08 )
Elderly Adhere To Exercise Program, Improve Physical Function ( Tufts 4-Jan-08 )
Wall Street Journal Examines Debate Over Use Of Antipsychotics To Calm Symptoms Of Dementia Patients ( KN 26-Dec-07 )
Alzheimer's Society Comment On Rights, Risks And Restraints In The Care Of Older People ( AS 26-Dec-07 )
More aged care places for older Australians ( DoHA 22-Dec-07 )
$800,000 boost for Home and Community Care in NT ( DoHA 22-Dec-07 )
Nursing Homes Often Medicate Residents Without Psychosis ( KN 18-Dec-07 )
A European Perspective On Living Arrangements, Health And Well-Being In Ageing Populations ( ESRC 18-Dec-07 )
Dementia Screening In Primary Care: Is It Time? ( IUSC 15-Dec-07 )
Election Policies Ignore the Need for Improved Medical Care for Older Australians ( AMA 19-Nov-07 )
Vitamin D Injection Fails To Prevent Fractures In Elderly People ( SU 17-Nov-07 )
Nursing Home Residents Who Receive Eyeglasses For Correcting Poor Vision Experience Less Depression ( MNT 17-Nov-07 )
Six Creative Holiday Ideas For Your Senior Family Member ( LivHOME 17-Nov-07 )
Planning for Aged Care ‘Boom’ Must Start Now ( AMA 14-Nov-07 )
Nutrition Action Plan Published To Address Nutrition Of Older People In Care ( DoH 1-Nov-07 )
Bed Sores Can Be Stopped With Proper Care In Nursing Homes ( CMS 29-Oct-07 )
CSCI Report Exposes The 'Maze Of Confusion' In Care Home Selection And Funding ( Help the Aged 24-Oct-07 )
Vital Funding Guidance For Adult Children With Elderly Parents Needing Care ( NHFA 13-Oct-07 )
Geriatric Social Work Shortage Addressed By Hartford Foundation Awards ( GSA 6-Oct-07 )
Call For NHS Hospitals To Step Up Efforts To Provide Dignity In Care To Older People ( HCC 4-Oct-07 )
Aged Care Nurses Hurt By IR Laws: 2nd Round Of ANF Ads Launched ( ANF 4-Oct-07 )
Poll Welcomed And Major Mental Decline Is Far From Inevitable In Older Age ( HtA 2-Oct-07 )
Major Geriatric Bipolar Disorder Study Now Under Way ( NYP 30-Sep-07 )
Improved Health Services For Aged Care Residents ( DoHA 25-Sep-07 )
$450,000 for Home and Community Care in NSW ( DoHA 25-Sep-07 )
Osteoporosis Screening Is Absolutely Essential ( HtA 25-Sep-07 )
Joint Funding Deal Secures New Collie Aged Care Facility ( DoHA 18-Sep-07 )
Joint Project Aims To Reduce Slips, Trips And Broken Hips For Older Patients, UK ( BPS 17-Sep-07 )
AGS To Serve As Liaison Organization To Advisory Committee On Immunization Practices ( AGS 17-Sep-07 )
Agitation And Psychotic Symptoms Of Dementia Respond Well To Antidepressant Treatment ( BCGC 16-Sep-07 )
Aged Care to ‘come home’ with $100m Boost ( DoHA 14-Sep-07 )
Aged Care Target Exceeded: New Record Set ( DoHA 12-Sep-07 )
Aged Care Excellence Recognised ( DoHA 12-Sep-07 )
Program Could Prolong Seniors' Ability To Live Independently ( HBNS 10-Sep-07 )
Nurses Admit They Can't Cope With Abused Older People In Their Care, UK ( Help The Aged 4-Sep-07 )
Oral Health A Matter Of Life And Death For Seniors ( CDHA 4-Sep-07 )
Human Rights For The Elderly In Care: Just Lip Service? ( Lancet 30-Aug-07 )
UCLA study tackles aging issues of adults with developmental disabilities ( UCLA 29-Aug-07 )
Report on older people in hospital sheds light on an ageing Australia's future hospital needs ( AIHW 23-Aug-07 )
Belvedere Park Nursing Home – Victoria - Update as at 23rd August 2007 ( Dept of Health and Ageing 23-Aug-07 )
Better Mobility Keeps Seniors Healthier ( Elsevier 22-Aug-07 )
Trial Stops After Stroke And Mortality Significantly Reduced By Blood Pressure-lowering Treatment For Over 80s, UK ( Imperial College London 21-Aug-07 )
Government welcomes $300M Salvos aged care boost ( Department of health and Ageing 20-Aug-07 )
Age Related Health Conditions Affect Half Of All Seniors ( University of Michigan Health System 19-Aug-07 )
USA Today Series Examines Siblings Who Care For Elderly Parents ( Kaisernetwork 5-Jul-07 )
Many People With Early Dementia Can Drive Safely, Say Experts ( BMJ 2-Jul-07 )
Omega-3 Supplements Affect Alzheimer's Symptoms ( Karolinska Institutet 2-Jul-07 )
Focused Regimens Keep Aging Mind Sharp, Says New Publication - The Journal Of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences ( The Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences 24-Jun-07 )
Alzheimer's Disease To Quadruple Worldwide By 2050 ( Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health 23-Jun-07 )
Falls Management Technology Can Be A Critical Factor In Reducing Hospital Admissions And Loss Of Living Independence ( Care Directions 13-Jun-07 )
Don't Let Gravity Be Your Downfall - New Guidelines Help Seniors Stay Solidly On Their Feet And Free Of Injury ( American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 13-Jun-07 )
Nursing Home Placement Associated With Accelerated Cognitive Decline In Alzheimer's Disease ( American Journal of Psychiatry 13-Jun-07 )
Pilot Study Of Families' Perceptions Of Professional Caregivers' Pain Management In Persons With Dementia ( Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 13-Jun-07 )
Alzheimer's Weight Gain Initiative Also Improved Patients' Intellectual Abilities ( Blackwell Publishing 13-Jun-07 )
Study Shows Treatment For Alzheimer's Disease Can Significantly Reduce Verbal Repetition ( Neurology 21-Apr-07 )
Lack Of Care For Older Breast Cancer Patients ( Manchester University 1-Apr-07 )
Wandering Is Health Risk For 1 In 5 Cognitively Impaired Nursing Home Patients ( Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 26-Mar-07 )
Studies Find Majority Of Older Americans Have Sleep Problems - Alternatives To Sleep Drugs Recommended ( Nutritional Breakthroughs 21-Mar-07 )
Alzheimer's Disease Prevalence Rates Rise To More Than Five Million In The United States ( Alzheimer's Association 21-Mar-07 )
Modern Imaging For Detecting Alzheimer And Dementia Fight Against Cognitive Decline ( B&K KOMMUNIKATION 19-Mar-07 )
Seniors Should Have Shingles Vaccine Says US Committee ( Medical News Today 7-Mar-07 )
Major new disease that affects men over 50 ( JAMA 3-Mar-07 )
Preventing Falls May Be Key To Avoiding Disability In Elderly ( Health Behavior News Service 3-Mar-07 )