HEALTH 1 day ago St. Louis nursing home closes without warning, surprising 170 residents and their families The sudden closure of a Missouri nursing home on Dec. 15 left 170 residents and their families surprised. Experts weighed in on potential impacts of the closing and relocation of residents.
HEALTH December 15 Artist helps seniors capture precious memories in works of art: 'They bring their life experiences' Erin Finley, an award-winning artist in Canada, is the creator of Memory Drawing, a program that helps older adults tap into their memories and express them in vibrant color.
HEALTH December 13 Pickleball helps boost seniors’ mental health, offering 'adaptability and accessibility,' survey finds Nearly 70% of seniors reported reduced stress and anxiety after playing pickleball and 64% found the game to be uplifting, according to a new survey. Experts share the benefits along with safety tips.
LIFESTYLE December 12 Japan’s oldest person, Fusa Tatsumi, has died at age 116 Fusa Tatsumi, a 116-year-old Osaka resident, died of old age on Dec. 12, 2023. She was the oldest person in Japan and spent her last days at a nursing home in Kashiwara.
HEALTH December 12 Can you reduce Alzheimer’s risk by seeing a health coach? Cognitive study suggests it’s possible A recent study led by the University of California, San Francisco, suggested that personalized health coaching resulted in better cognitive scores, improved quality of life and reduced dementia risk.
HEALTH December 7 COVID vaccination rates ‘alarmingly’ low among nursing home staff, CDC says: ‘A real danger’ A surprisingly low share of nursing home staff and residents are up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, per the CDC. Two doctors offer their input on the vaccine hesitancy.
SLEEP DISORDERS December 6 Do weighted blankets really deliver a sleep fix? Here's what you need to know Here's what you should know about weighted blankets and whether or not they may help with certain sleep issues, according to health professionals, who share insights.
HEALTH December 6 Fasting could reduce signs of Alzheimer's disease, studies suggest: 'Profound effects' Participating in intermittent (time-restricted) fasting could lead to a reduced risk of cognitive deterioration, recent studies suggest. The researchers shared findings with Fox News Digital.
HEALTH December 5 Alzheimer’s blood test could hit the market in early 2024, researchers say A simple blood test could detect Alzheimer’s disease with 100% accuracy, according to research from Resonant, a Utah biotech company that develops diagnostic tests for neurodegenerative diseases.
OPINION December 3 As the last vanguards of the Greatest Generation pass, 7 things to know when caring for a parent My father-in-law passed away last month, days away from his 99th birthday. He lived with us for 13 years. He was a great man, a World War II veteran who loved his wife and raised three children.
