Topic: Aging and the Elderly

AP News | 2010-02-08 16:26:50
BRITAIN HEALTH BROWN
isnare | 2010-02-01 14:12:52

With the rapid aging of the American population resulting in more and more seniors in need of continuing medical care, the health care industry has responded by devoting more attention than ever before to the unique treatment needs of elderly patients. The nursing segment of the health care industry has responded with equal vigor, and many nurses now focus their ...

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consumeraffairs.com | 2010-01-14 07:05:10
Study raises questions about 'targeted' warnings

An FDA safety warning for commonly prescribed antipsychotic medications resulted in a decline in usage among the elderly with dementia, a new study shows. The findings, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, raise the question as to whether the FDA's system of communicating these warnings is sufficiently targeted and effective. "Because this ...

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AFP Global Edition | 2010-01-13 08:10:19

At a nursing home in the suburbs of Beijing, 86-year-old Ma Shufan, still sprightly despite her advanced age, is thrilled to have friends. At her son's home, she likely would spend her days alone. The best part? Having mah-jong partners. "This is much better than being with my children. They have to go to work, and no one has ...

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Zeaxanthin, Lutein Support Eye Health

Natural Products Marketplace | 2010-02-09 08:28:05

Illinois announces Medicaid managed care pilot

NBC 10 Quincy (WGEM) | 2010-02-09 07:43:16

Minister Brady Notes Report On Home Care Services, Ireland

Medical News Today | 2010-02-09 07:28:14

German pensioners in kidnap trial

BBC News | 2010-02-09 07:26:06

A long term plan needed for elderly

Bolton News, UK | 2010-02-09 06:51:49

Handgrip Strength Helps Predict Death Risk in Elderly

HealthScout.com | 2010-02-09 04:05:02

New Philips phone for the elderly

Putting People First | 2010-02-09 08:44:58

Seniors Need Yield But Nowhere Good To Go; FDIC Moral Hazard Yet Again

Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis | 2010-02-09 00:38:13

Write-Offs: 02.08.10

DealBreaker.com | 2010-02-08 17:56:23

Fertility warning for older women

BBC Video UK | 2010-02-09 05:41:43

Pensioners accused of 'kidnapping adviser'

BBC Video Headlines | 2010-02-08 16:12:10

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