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Jan
27
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Yarwood to Obama: Long-term care can play key role in job growth, economic recovery
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A robust jobs proposal and strengthening the nation's long-term care sector must be cornerstones of the 2010 legislative agenda, said Bruce Yarwood, president and CEO of the American Health Care Association.
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Jan
26
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Health Tip: Getting a Bone Density Test (HealthDay)
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HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- A bone density test measures bone strength and mass -- indicators of a person's risk for developing osteoporosis.
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Jan
26
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Blueberry Juice Improved Memory In Older People
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Researchers from the US and Canada have for the first time found evidence that a few glasses of blueberry juice a day improved memory in older adults; the findings come from a small study of 70-year olds showing early signs of memory loss...
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Jan
25
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Many elderly women with dementia receiving unnecessary mammograms, report finds
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Thousands of elderly women with severe dementia are receiving mammograms, despite recommendations that this group should not be subject to this medical procedure, according to a recent study.
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Jan
22
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Small Cuts in Salt Intake Spur Big Drops in Heart Trouble (HealthDay)
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HealthDay -- Slashing salt intake by just 3 grams a day -- the equivalent of half a teaspoon -- could dramatically cut the incidence of heart disease and death in U.S. adults, researchers claim.
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Jan
18
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Study: Nursing home residents with most to gain from Medicare Part D drug program are least likely to enroll
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Many nursing home residents benefit from Medicare Part D but don't enroll in the prescription drug program, according to a recent study.
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Jan
18
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Loss of Smell May Predict Alzheimer's Disease
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Olfactory dysfunction, a common symptom of Alzheimer2019s Disease (AD), may serve as an early diagnostic tool for the disease.
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Jan
13
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Hypertension Linked To Dementia In Older Women
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Older women with hypertension are at increased risk for developing brain lesions that cause dementia later in life, according to data from the Women's Health Initiative Memory Study (WHIMS).
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Jan
11
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One Million Seniors Get More Generous Prescription Drug Benefits
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As of Jan. 1, more than 1 million low-income seniors "are newly eligible for more generous prescription drug benefits under the 'extra help' program" in Medicare, The Associated Press reports.
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Jan
08
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Volunteering May Prevent The Elderly From Becoming Frail
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Frailty is a geriatric condition marked by weight loss, low energy and strength, and low physical activity. UCLA researchers followed 1,072 healthy adults aged 70 to 79 to determine if productive activities can prevent the onset of frailty.
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