Seniors News / Aging
Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Those With Advanced
Parkinson's
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Jan. 6 (HealthDay News) -- The largest study of its kind
finds that deep brain stimulation improves both physical function and
quality of life after six months in patients with Parkinson's disease.
Medicare proposes wider cancer scan coverage
(Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. health officials proposed paying for wider use of PET scans to help doctors decide the initial course of treatment in some cancer patients, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said on Tuesday.
Study: Diabetes Linked to Cognitive Decline
(Time.com)
Time.com - More and more scientific evidence suggests that Type 2 diabetes may be linked to mental decline, memory loss and perhaps even Alzheimer's disease
Study backs deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's
(Reuters)
Reuters - Deep brain stimulation dramatically improves Parkinson's disease symptoms such as trembling and slowness of movement, offering hope to many with the incurable ailment, researchers said on Tuesday.
Diabetes Epidemic Now Poses Challenges for Nursing Homes
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- More and more people with
diabetes are living to older ages, thanks to medical advances. But the
long-term facilities, such as nursing homes, that care for aging Americans
may not be ready for the additional challenges that come with treating
patients with diabetes.
Millions of seniors use risky drug combos
At least 2 million seniors are taking a combination of drugs or supplements that can be risky — from blood thinners and cholesterol pills to aspirin and ginkgo capsules.
Surgery in the super old: Success at what price?
Improved medical technology and techniques, combined with a rapidly aging population, mean surgery in the very old is rising, even as critics worry about scarce health resources.
New ratings system worries nursing homes
About 22 percent of the nation's nearly 16,000 nursing homes received the federal government's lowest rating in a new 5-star system unveiled Dec. 18.
Elderly store bad memories differently
Older adults use different parts of their brain than younger people to store memories of the bad times, a finding that may have to do with the resilience of seniors.
Final touch: A cosmetic lift for your funeral?
The recent boom in cosmetic procedures has raised the bar for many of us when it comes to appearance. And, it turns out, the dead are no exception.