(Reuters Health) – Rural seniors hospitalized for certain life-threatening conditions are more likely than city-dwelling peers to die within a month of being discharged to an aftercare facility, a new study suggests. In an analysis of data from more than 2 mil... More »
(Reuters Health) – Because our feet change shape as we age, shoes that fit when we were young may become uncomfortable and unsafe in our senior years, a research review suggests. Safe footwear for older adults should have a proper anatomical fit, a well-fitted... More »
(Reuters Health) – Preventing falls among elderly patients who’ve just left the hospital is an important part of keeping them safe, a large U.S. study shows. When elderly patients are discharged, one of the major reasons they end up back in the hospital is tha... More »
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – A growing number of older U.S. adults are suffering facial fractures during recreational activities like biking, g More »
By Madeline KennedyMore than 20,000 people living in U.S. nursing homes experienced serious injuries to the face last year, mainly from falling and h More »
By Marilynn Larkin(Reuters Health) – After a hip fracture, men are more cognitively impaired – and therefore, more at risk of death – than women, res More »
By Madeline Kennedy(Reuters Health) – Obstacle course runs like Tough Mudder and Warrior Dash are becoming more popular and are relatively safe for p More »
