Geriatrics

Vision Loss May Up Cognitive Decline-Related Functional Limitations

Posted by Physicians Weekly | May 24, 2019 | HealthDay |

More adults who report visual impairment have subjective cognitive decline-related functional limitations

CDC: Seniors Use Various Strategies to Reduce Rx Costs

Posted by Physicians Weekly | May 22, 2019 | HealthDay |

Overall, 4.8 percent have not taken meds as prescribed; 17.7 percent have asked for lower-cost medication

Weight Gain, Loss in Seniors May Increase Risk for Dementia

Posted by Physicians Weekly | May 21, 2019 | HealthDay |

Significant correlation observed between late-life BMI changes and dementia risk in both sexes

Poll: Many Adults Worried About Developing Dementia

Posted by Physicians Weekly | May 16, 2019 | HealthDay |

But only 5 percent of respondents reported discussing prevention with doctor

Informal eldercare has larger labor-market effect for women

Posted by Reuters | May 14, 2019 | Reuters |

By Carolyn Crist (Reuters Health) – Informal care for older relatives continues to affect the labor market, and the effects remain gendered, according to a new study in Canada. Women are 73 percent more likely to...