By LESLIE HOWARD
Posted: 10/16/2010 01:17:37 AM PDT
A lively exchange in the "Tell It to the E-R" column caught my attention. An E-R article had referred to a 67-year-old as "elderly," and several Tell It callers took exception.
Quipped one, "I am an active 83-year-old woman and I was amused by your reference to a 68-year-old as an elderly man. Heck, I've got underwear older than that." Another responder complained that the preferred term was "senior," not "elderly." A third announced that "Elderly is (and always will be) someone 20 years older than me."
The federal government may use 65 as the qualifying age for Medicare or Social Security, but in day-to-day life, "senior" does not have a clear-cut definition. An invitation to join AARP, the Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons, shocks many 50-year-olds. Others are pleased to take advantage of senior discounts and specially priced menus for ages 55 and older at restaurants such as Denny's, Jack's and Kalico Kitchen. At 60, some see a movie at the Pageant Theatre for a special price or take classes through Osher Lifelong Learning Institute or Elder College at Chico State University. Continue readinghttp://www.chicoer.com/ci_16355320?source=rss
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Monday, October 18, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Telemedicine for Elderly Depression
By Rick Nauert PhD Senior News Editor
Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on October 4, 2010
Telemedicine for Elderly DepressionDepression is common among elderly homebound individuals. Unfortunately, treatment for the condition is usually inadequate, if any.
Beyond the decline in mental health, depression can exacerbate medical conditions and may influence mortality.
To address this issue, researchers at Rhode Island Hospital and other organizations have developed a telemedicine-based depression care protocol in home health care. Continue readinghttp://psychcentral.com/news/2010/10/04/telemedicine-for-elderly-depression/19119.html
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Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on October 4, 2010
Telemedicine for Elderly DepressionDepression is common among elderly homebound individuals. Unfortunately, treatment for the condition is usually inadequate, if any.
Beyond the decline in mental health, depression can exacerbate medical conditions and may influence mortality.
To address this issue, researchers at Rhode Island Hospital and other organizations have developed a telemedicine-based depression care protocol in home health care. Continue readinghttp://psychcentral.com/news/2010/10/04/telemedicine-for-elderly-depression/19119.html
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Monday, September 20, 2010
Why Older People Are Forgetful
Brain Tissue Changes May Play a Role in Forgetfulness, Researchers Say
By Bill Hendrick
WebMD Health News
Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
Sept. 15, 2010 -- Abnormal brain tissue changes called brain lesions may be more at fault than previously thought in forgetfulness in older people, new research shows.
Scientists at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago say the same brain lesions that are associated with dementia in old age may be responsible for mild memory loss.
The researchers studied 350 Catholic nuns, priests, and brothers who were given memory tests annually for up to 13 years, and after death, had their brains examined for lesions.
The study found that memory decline tended to be gradual before speeding up in the last four or five years of life.
Researchers say they found that strokes as well as protein accumulations called tangles and Lewy bodies seemed to be related to memory loss in older people. Continue readinghttp://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=119773#
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By Bill Hendrick
WebMD Health News
Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
Sept. 15, 2010 -- Abnormal brain tissue changes called brain lesions may be more at fault than previously thought in forgetfulness in older people, new research shows.
Scientists at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago say the same brain lesions that are associated with dementia in old age may be responsible for mild memory loss.
The researchers studied 350 Catholic nuns, priests, and brothers who were given memory tests annually for up to 13 years, and after death, had their brains examined for lesions.
The study found that memory decline tended to be gradual before speeding up in the last four or five years of life.
Researchers say they found that strokes as well as protein accumulations called tangles and Lewy bodies seemed to be related to memory loss in older people. Continue readinghttp://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=119773#
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Friday, September 10, 2010
Helping the Elderly Avoid Falls
Why do we always think it is a medical problem when the elderly fall. This is a great article that gives insight on the health of the elderly when there is a fall. There is a lot of good information we can all use in the article.
Verlia Caldwell, Pres.
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Study on Risk Factors for Indoor and Outdoor Falls May Help Tailor Fall-Prevention Strategies
By Katrina Woznicki
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
Sept. 8, 2010 -- The risk factors for indoor and outdoor falls among the elderly differ, and not all falls indicate poor health, a study shows.
Researchers found that risk factors for indoor falls include being a woman and having an inactive lifestyle. Risk factors for outdoor falls include being a man and being more physically active.
The study is published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Falls among the elderly are common, with as many as 40% of people age 65 and older falling each year. Falls can lead to serious injuries, such as a fractured hip or concussion. Continue reading http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20100908/helping-the-elderly-avoid-falls?ecd=wnl_day_090910
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Verlia Caldwell, Pres.
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Study on Risk Factors for Indoor and Outdoor Falls May Help Tailor Fall-Prevention Strategies
By Katrina Woznicki
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
Sept. 8, 2010 -- The risk factors for indoor and outdoor falls among the elderly differ, and not all falls indicate poor health, a study shows.
Researchers found that risk factors for indoor falls include being a woman and having an inactive lifestyle. Risk factors for outdoor falls include being a man and being more physically active.
The study is published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Falls among the elderly are common, with as many as 40% of people age 65 and older falling each year. Falls can lead to serious injuries, such as a fractured hip or concussion. Continue reading http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20100908/helping-the-elderly-avoid-falls?ecd=wnl_day_090910
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Sunday, September 5, 2010
When Should Family Members Be Concerned About Elderly Drivers
Published September 03, 2010 by:
Dawn Hawkins
As people grow older, things change with their body and their mind. There may come a time that you should be concerned about an elderly person in your family driving. This isn't so with every
senior citizen and so should be taken case by case rather than a mass removal of driving privileges for older Americans. There are some dangers associated with senior citizens driving in many cases though. Deciding whether to take steps to get a senior in your family off the road, you should consider some things very carefully.
When families should be concerned about elderly drivers: Continue readinghttp://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5747488/when_should_family_members_be_concerned.html?cat=12
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Dawn Hawkins
As people grow older, things change with their body and their mind. There may come a time that you should be concerned about an elderly person in your family driving. This isn't so with every
senior citizen and so should be taken case by case rather than a mass removal of driving privileges for older Americans. There are some dangers associated with senior citizens driving in many cases though. Deciding whether to take steps to get a senior in your family off the road, you should consider some things very carefully.
When families should be concerned about elderly drivers: Continue readinghttp://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5747488/when_should_family_members_be_concerned.html?cat=12
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Is Your Doctor Ordering Needless Tests?
One new study suggests most doctors practice defensive medicine to protect against lawsuits
by: Tauren Dyson | from: AARP Bulletin | August 24, 2010
A new study looked at just that question and found that most physicians believe their peers do indeed order needless medical tests and procedures.
Why all the tests? Researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York found that 91 percent of 1,231 physicians surveyed said doctors order excessive tests for patients to protect themselves against malpractice suits, says Tara Bishop, M.D., coauthor of the study. The findings of the study were published in the June 28 issueof the Archives of Internal Medicine. And Bishop says they suggest one reason it is so hard to rein in the costs of health care.
“It’s really hard to quantify how much this problem costs the American health care system,” Bishop says. “One of the estimates is that it’s $60 billion a year, some argue that it is actually more than that.”
She noted that the potential threat of a malpractice lawsuit was a constant concern for the doctors she surveyed. According to the study, more than two malpractice claims are paid for every 100 physicians.
The study bolsters earlier research by the American Medical Association that found a sharp increase in the cost of potentially unnecessary cancer testing among Medicare patients between 1999 and 2006.http://www.aarp.org/health/doctors-hospitals/info-08-2010/health_discovery_is_your_doctor_ordering_needless_tests.html
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by: Tauren Dyson | from: AARP Bulletin | August 24, 2010
A new study looked at just that question and found that most physicians believe their peers do indeed order needless medical tests and procedures.
Why all the tests? Researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York found that 91 percent of 1,231 physicians surveyed said doctors order excessive tests for patients to protect themselves against malpractice suits, says Tara Bishop, M.D., coauthor of the study. The findings of the study were published in the June 28 issueof the Archives of Internal Medicine. And Bishop says they suggest one reason it is so hard to rein in the costs of health care.
“It’s really hard to quantify how much this problem costs the American health care system,” Bishop says. “One of the estimates is that it’s $60 billion a year, some argue that it is actually more than that.”
She noted that the potential threat of a malpractice lawsuit was a constant concern for the doctors she surveyed. According to the study, more than two malpractice claims are paid for every 100 physicians.
The study bolsters earlier research by the American Medical Association that found a sharp increase in the cost of potentially unnecessary cancer testing among Medicare patients between 1999 and 2006.http://www.aarp.org/health/doctors-hospitals/info-08-2010/health_discovery_is_your_doctor_ordering_needless_tests.html
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Thursday, August 19, 2010
Losing your vision doesn't mean you have to put away the trowel
By Healthy Aging Admin Published 04/1/2009 Mental Wellness Unrated
Reward Your Senses by Gardening...even if you are visually impaired
Gardening for people who are blind or have low vision can be challenging, but it can also be satisfying. VisionAWARE.org is a free, not-for-profit online resource that can help them keep their gardens growing.
For the millions of Americans who have problems seeing, the idea of planting and tending to a garden may seem unrewarding. But losing your vision doesn't mean you have to put away the trowel. Maureen Duffy, M.S. CVRT and Editorial Director of VisionAWARE.org, explains that "gardens don't only have to be planted for their visual beauty ... they can be just as pleasing to the other senses, especially the sense of smell."
Duffy suggests choosing plants for more than just their appearance. Roses, lilacs, lavender, and gardenias are all excellent options for their aromatic qualities. Plants like mint and geraniums can be selected for their tactual assets.
VisionAWARE.org offers all sorts of gardening tips for people with vision loss including:
-- Planting in raised beds to help create solid boundaries
-- Using tools with brightly colored handles for easy spotting
-- Calling attention to garden stakes by securing old tennis balls to the tops
-- Marking newly planted areas with large print signs, decorative garden art or landscaping rocks
It is the goal of VisionAWARE.org that every web user, regardless of visual, auditory, or other physical impairment, has access to all information on the site. At VisionAWARE, you can learn how to adapt your computer to make it more accessible, including screen magnification, specialized browsers, and screen reading software.
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Reward Your Senses by Gardening...even if you are visually impaired
Gardening for people who are blind or have low vision can be challenging, but it can also be satisfying. VisionAWARE.org is a free, not-for-profit online resource that can help them keep their gardens growing.
For the millions of Americans who have problems seeing, the idea of planting and tending to a garden may seem unrewarding. But losing your vision doesn't mean you have to put away the trowel. Maureen Duffy, M.S. CVRT and Editorial Director of VisionAWARE.org, explains that "gardens don't only have to be planted for their visual beauty ... they can be just as pleasing to the other senses, especially the sense of smell."
Duffy suggests choosing plants for more than just their appearance. Roses, lilacs, lavender, and gardenias are all excellent options for their aromatic qualities. Plants like mint and geraniums can be selected for their tactual assets.
VisionAWARE.org offers all sorts of gardening tips for people with vision loss including:
-- Planting in raised beds to help create solid boundaries
-- Using tools with brightly colored handles for easy spotting
-- Calling attention to garden stakes by securing old tennis balls to the tops
-- Marking newly planted areas with large print signs, decorative garden art or landscaping rocks
It is the goal of VisionAWARE.org that every web user, regardless of visual, auditory, or other physical impairment, has access to all information on the site. At VisionAWARE, you can learn how to adapt your computer to make it more accessible, including screen magnification, specialized browsers, and screen reading software.
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