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HHS plans to strip public participation from rule-making, ‘troubling’ providers.
Frequent social engagement may delay dementia onset.
Older adults are becoming addicted to their cellphones, study says.
At 85, This Maestro Finally Has His Philharmonic Debut.
Loneliness, social isolation, living alone are ‘significant’ risk factors for older adult mortality, study finds.
What to do if ICE comes knocking? Know your rights, home care legal experts offer.
Older adults are perceived as ‘stubborn.’ Here’s why that’s not true.
Social activity delays dementia onset, reduces healthcare costs, study finds.
Cholesterol-Lowering Statins May Reduce Dementia Risk by 63%, Study Says.
HHS plans to strip public participation from rule-making, ‘troubling’ providers
McKnight’s - The Department of Health and Human Services plans to revoke public participation from many of its rule-making processes, according to a policy set to be published in the Federal Register Monday.
Under the Administrative Procedure Act, or APA, agencies are generally required to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking and provide an opportunity for the public to participate in rulemaking through the submission of written data, views or arguments. The evil continues.
Frequent social engagement may delay dementia onset
NewsMedicalLifeSciences - Visiting friends, attending parties and going to church may help keep your brain healthy, according to research conducted at Rush.
Older adults are becoming addicted to their cellphones, study says
KSAT - Here are the signs and how to help them.
At 85, This Maestro Finally Has His Philharmonic Debut
NYT - Before a rehearsal with the New York Philharmonic on Monday morning, the conductor Marek Janowski paused to say a few words.
“Finally, I have the chance to meet you and to work with you,” he said. “I’ve waited more than 85 years for this moment.”
Loneliness, social isolation, living alone are ‘significant’ risk factors for older adult mortality, study finds
McKnight’s - oneliness, social isolation and living alone are significant risk factors for mortality, particularly in older adults, according to the results of a new study.
Researchers from Greece, Italy and Canada analyzed 86 previous studies to quantify the relationships between those social dynamics and mortality risk. Their findings were published in the journal Aging Clinical and Experimental Research.
What to do if ICE comes knocking? Know your rights, home care legal experts offer
McKnight’s - Roughly 30% or more of the home care workforce is composed of immigrants, Spinola said. This includes naturalized citizens, people with temporary work permits and potentially undocumented workers. Home care relies heavily on immigrant workers compared with other industries: Immigrants make up approximately 19% of American jobs economywide.
Older adults are perceived as ‘stubborn.’ Here’s why that’s not true.
WAPO - Some older adults may have a medical issue, could be dealing with difficult emotions or find some adaptations inaccessible.
Social activity delays dementia onset, reduces healthcare costs, study finds
McKnight’s - Social activity not only delays dementia onset an average of five years; it also carries a $500,000 lifetime savings on healthcare costs per person, according to a new paper from Rush University Medical Center.
Cholesterol-Lowering Statins May Reduce Dementia Risk by 63%, Study Says
VeryWell - Statins help people manage high cholesterol levels, but many experts want to know if these drugs can also support brain health. A new meta-analysis out of Brazil might hold some clues. Using data from 55 observational studies and 7 million patients, the research team found that taking statins was associated with a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
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