Senior Health News

Medindia's Press Release’ section provides the latest press release on Senior Health from across the world for the global audience. This page links to 1216 Senior Health press releases.

New National Medicaid Study: Texas Seniors' Care Underfunded by $271 Million Annually

Texas Ranks 4th Nationally in Terms of Cumulative Underfunding of Key Seniors' Care Program AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new Eljay, LLC analysis of the nation's Medicaid program released by the American ...


New National Study Spotlights Importance of Federal Medicare Funding to Propping-Up Seniors' Deteriorating State Medicaid Benefits and Services

Amid Historic Recession and State Fiscal Crises, Analysis Finds $4.7 Billion Gap Between Medicaid Payments and Actual Seniors' Care Costs WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Highlighting the importance of robust federal Medicare ...

Almost One-Third of U.S. Adult Population Plays Caregiver Role in Households Across America: 65.7 Million Caregivers

Comprehensive Report Details the Prevalence, Implications, Costs of Caregiving and Demographics of Caregivers NEW YORK, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Caregiving is still mostly a woman's job and many women are putting their career ...

'Sandwich Generation' Avoids Unnecessary Stress While Tending to Aging Senior Parents

NEW YORK , Dec. 8 -- Parenting a family of any size or configuration is tough. So imagine raising two families. But the difference is that in this "second family," the parenting does not involve more children. It has to do with parenting ...

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine and National Council on Aging Provide Vital Benefits Information to Economically Challenged Older Adults

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, Dec. 7 Times are tough for a lot of people these days, but for many Maine senior citizens living on fixed incomes, times are even tougher. But thanks to an innovative online service sponsored by Anthem Blue ...

Self-Help for the Elderly and the Congress of California Seniors to Announce Expansion of Partnership With Verizon on Dec. 8 to Raise Awareness of Elder Abuse

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7 Senior advocacy organizations Self-Help for the Elderly and the Congress of California Seniors will receive a substantial grant from Verizon on Tuesday (Dec. 8) to continue the Commitment to End Abuse of Seniors and ...

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Seniors Rejoice! Antibiotics Won't Lead to Dementia

Seniors Rejoice! Antibiotics Won't Lead to Dementia

Are seniors at a higher risk of cognitive impairment or dementia from antibiotic use? A new study provides the answer.

Smart Ways to Prevent Delirium in Older Surgery Patients

Smart Ways to Prevent Delirium in Older Surgery Patients

Delirium and cognitive decline are frequent complications following anesthesia and surgery in older adults. Here are a few ways to prevent postoperative delirium.

How Reminders Make a Difference in Older Adults

How Reminders Make a Difference in Older Adults

Setting reminders can improve prospective memory in older adults, aiding independence and cognitive function. Reminders can overcome memory decline.

How Happy Relationships Lower Stress Hormones in Older Adults

How Happy Relationships Lower Stress Hormones in Older Adults

Happy relationships can reduce cortisol levels in older adults, improving stress management.

Loneliness Epidemic: 3,600+ Died Alone at Home in S. Korea Last Year

Loneliness Epidemic: 3,600+ Died Alone at Home in S. Korea Last Year

Over 3,600 people in South Korea died alone at home last year, highlighting a growing social issue of isolation and loneliness.

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