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Older adults have been referred to as "the core business of healthcare" by gerontological nursing experts. [17] [18] Population aging and the complexity of health care needs of some older adults means that older adults are more likely than younger people to use health care services. [13] In many settings, the majority of patients are older adults.
Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, [1] is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of the elderly. [2] The term geriatrics originates from the Greek γέρων geron meaning "old man", and ιατρός iatros meaning "healer". It aims to promote health by preventing, diagnosing and treating disease in older ...
The NICHE Program provides the principles, resources and tools to stimulate a change in the culture of health care facilities and achieve patient-centered care for older adult patients. It is affordable and comprehensive, and benefits hospitals in a number of ways: Improved clinical outcomes; Positive fiscal results; Enhanced nursing competencies
CMV is really common—more than half of adults have been infected with it by age 40, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most people with CMV show no symptoms, but ...
A survey by Price Market Research found that older adults are scared of losing their independence more than they fear death in America. [57] Promoting independence in self-care can provide older adults with the capability to maintain independence longer and can leave them with a sense of achievement when they complete a task unaided.
The French rape trial that shocked the world and sparked widespread calls for justice for women rape victims ended on Thursday with the conviction of 51 men for raping and attempting to rape ...
Mark Cuban, CEO of Cost Plus Drugs, told BI that AI's impact on a company's workforce will be determined by how well the technology is implemented.
The Older Americans Act of 1965 (Pub. L. 89–73, 79 Stat. 218) was the first federal level initiative aimed at providing comprehensive services for older adults. It created the National Aging Network comprising the Administration on Aging on the federal level, State Units on Aging at the state level, and Area Agencies on Aging at the local ...