Health News Archives

When It Comes to Flu, the More Who Get Vaccine, the Better
While not possible to protect all, studies show shots cut deaths, hospital visits

Older Caregivers Prone to Worse Sleep Patterns
Overnight stays with person with dementia led to daytime tiredness, symptoms of depression

Alzheimer’s Patients React Poorly to ’Elderspeak’
Talking to them like children brings out more resistance, study found

Nursing Homes Unprepared for Pandemic Flu Fallout
Only a quarter have emergency plan, less than half have educated staff, study finds

Adding Light Eases Behavioral Problems of Dementia
Study found it fixed circadian rhythms, helped with depression, agitation in elderly

Stroke Patients at High Risk for Falls
After hospital, they're twice as likely to be injured, so prevention strategies are key

Health Tip: Activities for People With Alzheimer’s
Suggestions to keep busy

Antipsychotic Drugs Linked to Pneumonia in Elderly
Mechanism unclear, but nursing home study says risk greatest week after meds begin

Health Tip: End-of-Life Planning
Suggestions for caregivers

Love in the World of Alzheimer’s
New relationships for those with little memory leave spouses, children facing their own altered reality, experts say