Senior Caregiving

Aug 2018

In the ICU, Patients' Relatives Often Mum About Care Concerns

Aug 2018

Many family members of intensive care unit (ICU) patients are reluctant to tell medical staff of worries about their loved one's care, a new study finds.

In the ICU, Patients' Relatives Often Mum About Care Concerns

THURSDAY, July 19, 2018 -- Many family members of intensive care unit (ICU) patients are reluctant to tell medical staff of worries about their loved one's care, a new study finds.

"Speaking up is a key component of safety culture, yet our study -- the first to our knowledge to address this issue -- revealed substantial challenges for patients and families speaking up during an ICU stay," said study co-author Dr. Sigall Bell. She's director of patient safety and discovery at OpenNotes at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.

Aug 2018

Health Tip: What's the Difference Between Delirium and Dementia?

-- Delirium is a significant change in mental status, usually occurring during times of illness or stress, Health in Aging.org says.

Delirium -- typically characterized by difficulty concentrating, changes in behavior or temperament, and an abrupt change in a person's activity level -- may be difficult to distinguish from dementia. But Health in Aging says delirium may be treatable if caught early enough.

Aug 2018

Robots May Soon Join Ranks of Alzheimer's Caregivers

Aug 2018

Senior Caregiving

Robots work on assembly lines and assist doctors in the operating room. They manage inventory in warehouses and vacuum floors in homes.

Robots May Soon Join Ranks of Alzheimer's Caregivers

THURSDAY, June 28, 2018 -- Robots work on assembly lines and assist doctors in the operating room. They manage inventory in warehouses and vacuum floors in homes.

And one day soon, they could help care for Alzheimer's patients.

Jul 2018

Hearing Aids May Help Keep Seniors Out of the Hospital

Jul 2018

Senior Caregiving

Hearing aids may mean fewer visits to the hospital for seniors, a new study suggests.

Hearing Aids May Help Keep Seniors Out of the Hospital

THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 -- Hearing aids may mean fewer visits to the hospital for seniors, a new study suggests.

Researchers examined data from more than 1,300 adults aged 65 to 85 with severe hearing loss, and found that only 45 percent of them used a hearing aid.

Jul 2018

Depression May Dampen Memory

Jul 2018

Senior Caregiving

Depression may do more than darken your mood, with new research suggesting it might also sap your memory.

Depression May Dampen Memory

WEDNESDAY, May 9, 2018 -- Depression may do more than darken your mood, with new research suggesting it might also sap your memory.

"Since symptoms of depression can be treated, it may be possible that treatment may also reduce thinking and memory problems," said study author Adina Zeki Al Hazzouri, from the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine.

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