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A recent study found that older adults residing in retirement communities and who reported exercising experienced less physical decline than peers who participated in less exercise. However, many elders who exercised engaged only in walking or light housekeeping chores.
One researcher notes the importance of muscle-strengthening exercises such as knee extensions and bicep curls to maintain muscle mass and create optimal potential for maintaining independent living.
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Seniors Who Exercise Regularly Experience Less Physical Decline
The majority of adults aged 65 and older remain inactive and fail to meet recommended physical activity guidelines, according to previous research. However, these studies have not represented elders living in retirement communities who may have more access to recreational activities and exercise equipment.
Now, researchers at the University of Missouri have found that older adults residing in retirement communities who reported more exercise experienced less physical decline than their peers who reported less exercise, although many adults—even those who exercised—did not perform muscle-strengthening exercises, which provide a defense against physical decline.
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Eminent Geriatrician Joins Today's Geriatric Medicine as Online Columnist
Dr. Rosemary Laird, the American Geriatrics Society's 2013 Clinician of the Year, will provide insight and counsel to our audience of professionals in her new monthly online column, Geriatrics Consult With Rosemary Laird, MD.
Very active with the AGS at the national level and a past president of the Florida Geriatrics Society, Dr. Laird is a clinical associate professor of geriatrics at the Florida State University College of Medicine and has been the driving force behind a multitude of geriatric initiatives in her community over the past 11 years.
We are thrilled to welcome to our team Dr. Rosemary Laird, who is renowned for her personal commitment as a physician, educator, and champion for senior health and wellness, and we welcome the opportunity to share her expertise, opinions, and passion with the readers of Today's Geriatric Medicine.
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Holistic and Creative Arts Therapies in Alzheimer’s Care
Creative arts therapies such as music, art, or drama and holistic modalities, including yoga, visualization, breathing, aromatherapy, and Reiki/massage, can improve Alzheimer’s patients’ quality of life. Read more »
Spectrum Model of Aging — A Plan for Individualized Aging
The Spectrum Model of Aging, a new interdisciplinary quantified approach to successful aging, aims to increase overall well-being in later life. Read more »
Assessing Aspirin Efficacy for Heart Patients
Not all heart patients respond to aspirin, and it’s unknown exactly why this is the case. Read more » |
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New Test Helping Doctors Diagnose Alzheimer's Disease
An article in Louisville’s The Courier-Journal announces the use of a new tool physicians can use to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease.
Cost an Indirect Measure of Waste, Medicare Researcher Says
Unnecessary procedures account for significant waste in Medicare spending, according to an article in the Dallas Morning News.
The Doctor Will See You Now — So Will the Scribe
Can the use of medical scribes help to boost physician productivity? An article in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press suggests it can.
Kentucky Studies Private Nursing Homes for Inmates
According to an article in Louisville’s The Courier-Journal, government spending on geriatric prison inmates’ health care has risen dramatically, presenting a dilemma regarding their future medical treatment. |
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RETeval
RETeval is a handheld diabetic retinopathy screening device from LKC Technologies. It allows a health care provider to screen a patient with diabetes for sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy in fewer than three minutes with no dilation, regardless of pupil size or the presence of cataracts. There also is an option whereby RETeval can be a hand-held, flash ERG/VEP device that will run the complete five and/or six step ISCEV flash ERG protocol using skin electrodes. Learn more »
Arcalux
The Arcalux HRMS, made by American Green Technology and Improved Illumination, is installed in a ceiling as a light fixture but acts as an air purification system, using fewer than 100 watts of energy. Air from areas such as isolation rooms or nursing stations is cleansed through a UV system. The system is easy to maintain, and the cost of installation can be recouped by preventing health care-acquired infection. Learn more » |
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