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Nursing Homes Accused of False Diagnoses To Hide Drug Use
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- March 23, 2026
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MONDAY, March 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A new report says some U.S. nursing homes may be falsely diagnosing patients with schizophrenia in order to justify using powerful antipsychotic drugs to manage them.
The findings come from the Office of Inspector General (...
Heat Advisories Might Not Trigger Soon Enough For Some Seniors, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 23, 2026
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MONDAY, March 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Heat waves might endanger some urban-dwelling seniors at temperatures lower than those now used by cities to declare a heat emergency, a new study warns.
The risk of heat stroke and death among some seniors rises dramatical...
Many Seniors Gain Physical, Mental Fitness As They Age, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2026
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MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People think of aging as a steady decline, with seniors gradually losing their physical abilities and mental agility as the years wear on.
But a new study suggests that seniors can – and often do – improve over t...
Weighted Vests Help Keep Bones Strong — But Only If Seniors Stay Active
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2026
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MONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Weighted vests – the latest internet-driven workout craze – can help older folks improve their bone health while losing weight, a new study says.
There's one caveat though: The vest won’t help your bones if...
Benzodiazepine Use Down In U.S., But OD Risk Remains, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 2, 2026
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MONDAY, March 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Benzodiazepine prescriptions have decreased in the United States, mainly among middle-aged adults and seniors, a new study says.
But these drugs still pose a risk to many people, according to findings published recently in t...
Hospice Use Rising for Seniors Following ICU Stays
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- February 25, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For many older Americans, the intensive care unit (ICU) is a place of aggressive, life-saving intervention.
However, a new national study reveals that more seniors are choosing a different path — transitioning from ...
Pets Give Older Adults Purpose, but Financial Strain is Growing
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- February 25, 2026
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For many older adults, a wagging tail or a soft purr is more than just company — it is a reason to get out of bed.
But a new national poll suggests that while the emotional bond between seniors and their pets is str...
Strength Linked To Longevity Among Senior Women
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2026
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MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — You don’t need to look buff or tough, but muscle strength can influence how long you&rsq...
Seniors More Likely To Browse Bad Medical Info On The Web
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2026
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MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Seniors are more likely to surf web sites containing quack medical information, potentially putting their health at risk, a new study says.
Traffic to sites containing low-credibility health info mainly comes from older adul...
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Robotic Pets Help Dementia Patients Recover and Return Home
- Deanna Neff HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2026
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THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For a person living with dementia, a hospital stay can be a terrifying whirlwind of strange faces, loud noises and confusing t...
The Reason Why Many Older Americans Skip Seasonal Vaccines
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 5, 2026
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THURSDAY, Feb. 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Many middle-aged folks and seniors are shrugging off their annual flu or COVID-19 shot for a very simple reason, a new survey has found.<...
Where A Senior Lives Can Hinder Their Recovery From A Broken Hip, Experts Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2025
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TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Where a senior resides might factor into whether they lose their independence to a broken hip, a new study says.
Elderly folks are less able to return home following a fall-related hip fracture if they live in a poorer neig...
Recovery Tougher For Seniors With Spinal Cord Injury
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 29, 2025
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MONDAY, Dec. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It’s tougher for older folks to recover from a spinal cord injury, a new study reports.
Seniors recover just as well as young people when it comes to healing their nervous system, including getting their strength back ...
What Older Adults Should Know About Calcium and Vitamin D
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2025
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SATURDAY, Dec 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — As people move into their 50s and beyond, bone health becomes a bigger concern, and how much calcium and vitamin D you get can make a real difference.
That’s because bone loss speeds up with age, especially during and...
Many Older Americans Don’t See Themselves as Disabled, Survey Finds
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- December 12, 2025
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FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Americans may be getting older and need help doing things that were once routine, but a new survey finds only a fraction of seniors see themselves as having a disability.
Grandma Likely Has A Naughty Secret, Survey Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2025
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FRIDAY, Dec. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Mom or grandma likely has a naughty secret stashed in their dresser or nightstand, a new study says.
Many women 60 or older have a sex toy they use for self-pleasure, at least occassionally, according to a new study published...
Common Health Problems Of Old Age Pose More Danger Following Major Surgery, Experts Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 21, 2025
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FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Common health problems of old age — dehydration, delirium, malnutrition or falls — can become catastrophic if they occur following a major surgery, a new study reports.
Seniors who suffer these issues while recov...
Gut Disorder Associated With Aging Occurring More Often In Younger Adults
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2025
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FRIDAY, Oct. 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Younger adults are developing a severe gut disorder at increasing rates, according to a new study.
There’s been a troubling surge in severe diverticulitis among Americans younger than 50, researchers from UCLA and Vand...
Fentanyl-Linked Overdose Deaths Among Seniors Soar 9,000% in 8 Years
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 14, 2025
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TUESDAY, Oct. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fentanyl overdose deaths are surging among seniors, particularly in cases where the powerful opioid is mixed with stimulants like coca...
Longevity Secrets From The World's Oldest Person
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2025
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FRIDAY, Sept. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Maria Branyas Morera was the oldest living person in the world when she died at 117 in August 2024, and she passed with one fervent wish.
“Señora Branyas told us: ‘Please study me so I can help others,&rs...
Sunny Seniors Can Bounce Back From Poor Well-Being
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2025
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THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The march of time may be relentless, but aging is not entirely hopeless if you have the right mindset, according to a Canadian study.
Seniors who lose a step health-wise are capable of regaining their well-being, research...
Shunts Safe And Effective For Rare Brain Condition In Elderly, Clinical Trial Concludes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 18, 2025
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THURSDAY, Sept. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A simple shunt can restore walking ability and independence in elderly people with a rare brain condition, a major new clinical trial has found.
Implanting a shunt to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid significantly improve...
Cats Get Dementia Just Like People, Making Them a Potential Research Tool
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2025
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SATURDAY, Sept. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Just like their human counterparts, cats may act cranky or confused and have trouble sleeping as they age.
They may even yowl more than usual at night.
These, researchers say, are dementia-like behaviors that m...
One Dose of RSV Vaccine May Shield Older People for Two Seasons
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 3, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A single dose of RSV vaccine might protect seniors for two cold and flu seasons in a row, a new study says.
Vaccination reduced seniors...
Labor Day Mission: Build Social Ties Through Live Events
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2025
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SATURDAY, Aug. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — If your social life has been lived out in Zoom calls since the height of the pandemic, Labor Day weekend is prime time for a reboot.
Attending live events builds social connections and helps fight loneliness, just-publishe...
Roll Up Your Sleeve: Flu Shot Season is At Hand
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2025
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SATURDAY, Aug. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — With a longtime vaccine critic leading the nation’s health departments, you might be wondering whether there’s a new flu sho...
A Common Trait Between Newborns And Alzheimer’s Patients?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2025
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THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The brains of newborns have a surprising trait in common with adults who’ve developed A...
Youthful Immunity: A Double-Edged Sword for Seniors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2025
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FRIDAY, Aug. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The Fountain of Youth may not be all it’s cracked up to be, researchers say.
A genetic “fountain of youth” actually might increase seniors’ risk of developing autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthr...
Standing Up More Frequently Might Protect Seniors' Heart Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 7, 2025
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THURSDAY, Aug. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — There’s a simple way older women can protect their heart health, a new study argues.
Just stand up.
Women who started standing up from a seated position more often during their day experienced notable improvemen...
Over 60? Healthy Lifestyle Change May Help Boost Your Brain
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- July 30, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, July 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Two years’ involvement in programs focused on healthy eating, regular exercise and “brain training” exercises appears to have helped a wide range of older adults — even those at heightened risk for
Terminally Ill Nursing Home Patients Face Needless ER Visits, Hospital Stays
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 28, 2025
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MONDAY, July 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Terminally ill nursing home residents are being hounded to their graves with needless trips to the...
Increasing Walk Cadence Counters Frailty Among Seniors, Study Says
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 21, 2025
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MONDAY, July 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Putting a little more pep in the step could help elderly folks improve their health and remain independent, a new study says.
Slower Arm Movement Increases Fall Risk Among Seniors
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 21, 2025
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MONDAY, July 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Seniors might be more prone to bone-breaking falls because they are unable to react quickly enough to regain their balance, a new stu...
Playing A Musical Instrument Might Help Aging Brains
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 17, 2025
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THURSDAY, July 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Want to help maintain your brain health as you age?
Then pick up a guitar, start tickling a piano’s ivories or join a band.
Playing an instrument can promote a youthful pattern of brain activity, researchers re...
Loneliness Of Widowhood Isn't Diminished By Presence Of Adult Children, Study Says
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 16, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Adult children aren’t likely to fill the void left by the loss of a spouse, a new study says.
Becoming widowed might cause a stronger bond between the remaining parent and their children, but these bonds don’t...
CDC Now Recommends RSV Vaccine for Some Adults 50+
- HealthDay Reporter
- I. Edwards
- July 7, 2025
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MONDAY, July 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Adults as young as 50 may now qualify for an RSV vaccine if they have certain health conditions, according to a quiet update from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This marks a change from the CDC&rsq...
More Seniors Are Regular Weed Users
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- Dennis Thompson
- June 3, 2025
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TUESDAY, June 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Add weed use to goofy jokes, outdated clothes, old music and other things Grandpa and Grandma enjoy that could potentially embarrass their kids and grandkids.
Marijuana use has increased dramatically among seniors 65 and old...
Eating Healthier Can Protect Aging Brain
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 2, 2025
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MONDAY, June 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It’s never too late to start eating right as a means of protecting your brain health, a new study says.
People who improved their healthy eating in middle-age had a 25% lower risk of lower risk of
Dementia Tied To Heart, Metabolic Diseases
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- May 29, 2025
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THURSDAY, May 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Heart disease, strokes and diabetes contribute to many dementia cases in the United States, but the risk is not ...
Want To Live Longer? Stay Sociable, Study Says
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- May 23, 2025
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FRIDAY, May 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Seniors who stay socially engaged are much more likely to have longer lives, a new study says.
Social engagement among seniors is associated with a lower risk of death, when compared to seniors who are loners, according to fi...
FDA Limits COVID-19 Boosters to Seniors, Other High-Risk Groups
- HealthDay Reporter
- I. Edwards
- May 21, 2025
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided that only seniors and people at high risk should get the latest COVID-19 booster shots this fall.
The new framework, announce...
Hearing Aids Effective In Combating Loneliness Among Seniors
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- Dennis Thompson
- May 13, 2025
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Could loneliness occur for some older folks because they can’t hear well enough to maintain essential social connections?
Hearing aids appear to be an effective method of countering an epidemic of loneliness among U.S. seniors, a new study says.
Seniors...
Fate Worse Than Death: Many Long-Term Care Residents Lose All Independence, Study Says
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 29, 2025
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A significant number of long-term care patients consider their state a fate worse than death, as they become completely powerless and vulnerable ...
Landmark Women's Health Study Saved From Funding Cuts
- HealthDay Reporter
- I. Edwards
- April 28, 2025
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In a sudden about-face, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said it won't slash funding for the Women's Health Initiative, a major research project focused on preventing disease in older women.
The decision follows concerns about a move to end contract...
Virtual Singing Programs Boost Mood, Well-Being Of Isolated Seniors
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 24, 2025
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Singing can be a balm for the soul, but does it still soothe if a person is singing alone in a virtual crowd?
Yes, says a pandemic-era study that tested whether seniors received any emotional or mental benefit from participating in a virtual choir during
Muscle Quality Could Be Key To Successful Hip Replacement
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 23, 2025
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Folks are less likely to recover successfully from a total hip replacement if they have poor muscle quality going into the procedure, a small-scale s...
Immune Therapy Works As Well In Senior Cancer Patients As In Younger Adults
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 22, 2025
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It’s well-known that a person’s immune system wears down over time, becoming less effective as folks progress through middle age and become seniors.
Loneliness More Common Among Middle-Aged In U.S.
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 22, 2025
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Loneliness among seniors has been a huge concern among experts on aging as social isolation increases risk of dementia, health problems, psychological disorders and deaths.
Eye Exam Can Assess Risk Of Delirium Following Surgery
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 2, 2025
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They say the eyes are the windows to the soul.
The eyes also might help detect seniors at risk for a common syndrome in which they emerge from surgery in a state of delirium, new research suggests.
Seniors who have thicker retinas are about 60% more likely to devel...
Retiring Abroad May Lead to More Loneliness, Study Finds
- HealthDay Reporter
- I. Edwards
- March 22, 2025
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There’s nothing like the feeling of years of hard work paying off -- when you can finally transition to a life of non-work activities, whether it’s traveling, diving into personal projects or even learning a new language.
But retirement in a warm, affor...