May 14, 2012: For Dementia Patients, Feeding Tubes May Increase Bed Sores
Findings challenge long-standing beliefs, researchers say

May 11, 2012: Older People With Dementia Cared for Mostly at Home
Study challenges assumption that most patients die in nursing homes

April 18, 2012: Women With Older Partners More Often Admitted to Nursing Homes
Study from Northern Ireland suggests aging men may be too frail to take care of their wives

April 11, 2012: White Women Make Up Bulk of Assisted-Living Residents
More than half of those in residential care facilities are 85 or older, analysis shows

April 05, 2012: Infection Might Raise Blood Clot Risk for Older Adults: Study
These clots often start in the legs but can also affect the heart, lung or brain, researchers say

March 06, 2012: Dangerous Bacteria Also Spreads Outside Hospitals: CDC
C. difficile infections and death rates at 'historic highs,' experts say

March 06, 2012: Lack of Vitamin D May Harm Older Women's Health
Better prevention, treatment of deficiency needed for nursing home patients, researchers say

January 30, 2012: Pets Help Women Cope With HIV/AIDS
Small study also found being a mother, worker, advocate made a difference, as did faith

January 19, 2012: Stroke Patients With Delirium Have Worse Prognosis
Study found longer hospitalizations, greater risk of death

January 19, 2012: Antidepressants Might Raise Fall Risk in Nursing Homes
Residents with dementia taking so-called SSRIs seem to be at higher risk of injury, study suggests

December 18, 2011: Extra Help Enhances Holidays for Older Relatives
Some thoughtful preparation can let everyone participate and celebrate

November 17, 2011: More Americans Living to 90, U.S. Census Finds
They're the fastest-growing segment of the older population

November 11, 2011: Poorer Americans See Sharper Health Declines With Age
The rich have less trouble bathing, dressing, walking, study says

October 05, 2011: Nursing Homes Not Meeting Flu-Shot Goals, Study Says
Black residents less likely than whites to get vaccination

September 30, 2011: Laughter Might Be Good Medicine for Alzheimer's Patients
Humor therapy eased agitation as much as drugs, without the side effects, in Australian study

September 28, 2011: End-Stage Alzheimer's Patients Often Hospitalized Unnecessarily
About 20 percent face potentially avoidable, 'burdensome transitions' at end of life, study finds

September 16, 2011: Dementia Patients Seem to Benefit From Small Group Homes
Environment better for feeling at home, doing familiar activities, study shows

July 26, 2011: Certain Antidepressants Linked to Falls in Nursing Homes
Closer monitoring of patients changing or starting a non-SSRI is advised, researchers say

July 12, 2011: Bed Sores Afflict More Blacks in Nursing Homes Than Whites: Study
Differences in staffing and even mattress quality may help explain disparity, researchers say

May 06, 2011: Can 'Doll Therapy' Help Put Dementia Patients at Ease?
Medical center finds that simply holding baby dolls makes some elders happy

May 06, 2011: 1 in 7 U.S. Nursing Homes Cited for Poor Infection Control
Estimated 400,000 residents die of infections annually

March 30, 2011: Lawsuits Aren't Improving Nursing Home Care: Study
Litigation rates similar for poor and good facilities, researchers find

March 29, 2011: Risks May Rise With Need for Nursing Care After Heart Failure
Life may not return to normal, researcher advises

March 15, 2011: Almost 15 Million Americans Now Caring for Loved One With Alzheimer's
Patient numbers are expected to double by mid-century, report finds

March 08, 2011: Risk of Death May Linger for Trauma Survivors
Those discharged to skilled nursing facilities face highest risk, study finds

February 08, 2011: Daily Pill Dispensers an Asset in Homes for Elderly: Study
Liquid medicines, creams, inhalers resulted in more drug errors

January 13, 2011: Pill-Splitting Potentially Perilous, Study Suggests
Even slight variations in weight can be dangerous with certain meds, researcher says

January 10, 2011: U.S. Nursing Home Closings Hit Poor Neighborhoods Hardest: Study
Researchers find 5 percent drop overall in available beds over past decade

January 06, 2011: Mentally Ill in Nursing Homes Often Lack Advance Care Plans
But they are among the groups that most need them, researchers say

December 14, 2010: Elderly Often Disabled After Mechanical Ventilation
Only 30 percent live a year and they are severely handicapped, study finds

October 28, 2010: Health Tip: How Caregivers Can Help
Ways they can assist with everyday tasks

September 28, 2010: Nursing Home Workers At Risk for Assault: Study
Musculoskeletal pain among staff may often be related to violence in the workplace

September 21, 2010: Worldwide Dementia Price Tag $604 Billion: Report
U.S. government urged to make Alzheimer's a priority

August 31, 2010: Dementia Patients, Caregivers May Benefit From Home-Based Program
Professional evaluation, education over 4 months seems especially helpful for caregivers, study finds

August 16, 2010: Home Care After Hip Surgery May Aid Survival, Study Says
But only a small number of patients received the service after discharge, Canadian researchers find

July 14, 2010: Alzheimer's Caregivers' Outlook May Vary by Race, Ethnicity
Whites, blacks and Hispanics report different reactions to death of loved one, study finds

July 01, 2010: Older Folks Watch More TV, Get Less Out of It
Those over 65 devote three times more of their waking hours to TV than younger people, study finds

June 24, 2010: Health Tip: Recognizing Caregiver Stress
Here are typical warning signs

June 23, 2010: Tests Help Predict Which Parkinson's Patients Are Likely to Fall
Study suggests they could help prevent serious accidents

June 04, 2010: Wii Games Can Get Seniors Moving
Activity-oriented video gaming may benefit overweight older folks, researchers say

May 18, 2010: Suicide Risk May Be Higher in Senior Facilities
But recent life losses may underlie the worrisome numbers, researchers say

May 18, 2010: Elderly Falls Linked to Altered Blood Flow in Brain
Exercise, treating hypertension may help, researchers say

May 07, 2010: Sleepless Nights Plague Assisted Living Residents
Poor sleep tied to quality of life, depression, study says

April 23, 2010: Martial Arts Training May Save Seniors' Hips
Learning to roll when they fall helps prevent fractures, study finds

April 16, 2010: Health Tip: Caregivers, Take Time to Relax
Don't let your relationship suffer

February 10, 2010: Blacks in Nursing Homes Vaccinated Less Than Whites
Disparities seen for flu and pneumonia inoculations, researchers say

February 09, 2010: Too Many With End-Stage Dementia Get Feeding Tubes
Study found larger, for-profit hospitals more likely to insert them

January 27, 2010: Too Much Alcohol Impairs Seniors' Thinking
Effects are more evident in women, researchers say

January 21, 2010: Dual Treatment Cuts Dangerous Hospital Infection
Combining antibiotics, new monoclonal antibodies prevented C. difficile in study

January 11, 2010: Antipsychotics Still Widely Used in U.S. Nursing Homes
Off-label use to control behavior seems to be part of the 'culture' at some centers, one study finds