From the experts: How can mature adults avoid common mistakes?

Area experts pass along tips for mature adults. Don't overlook the positive big picture. "The biggest mistake we see mature ...
Cure Today

Older Adults Should Discuss Cancer Care Goals With Providers

Older adults with stage 4 cancer often prioritize quality of life and independence over survival time. Effective communication between patients and providers should focus on understanding patient ...
Dayton Daily News

Regional initiative’s goal is to increase opportunities for older adults: Here’s how it works

A regional initiative has started to provide more opportunities for older adults and to provide collaboration between a number of communities to apply for grants to pay for programs. Miami Valley ...
Business Wire

Age-Friendly Health Systems Movement Exceeds Scale and Impact Goals to Improve Care for Older Adults

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) today announced that more than 2,700 care locations have been recognized as Age-Friendly Health Systems Participants, surpassing ...
TCTMD

CVD Benefits of Activity Seen Below Widely Quoted Step Goal in Older Adults

Being physically active, even when not achieving the frequently promoted target of 10,000 steps per day, is associated with a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease in older adults, ...
The Business Journals

Weighted vests may help older adults meet weight loss goals — but bone loss remains an issue

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. With its latest study of safe weight loss in older adults ...