Older adults or people with severe chronic medical conditions should prepare in advance for the possibility of a COVID-19 outbreak in their community. Watch this video from the CDC’s Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases, Dr. Jay C. Butler, to learn more about COVID-19 and older people. Learn how to be prepared if COVID-19 starts […]
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Given the COVID-19 outbreak, many medical practices are communicating with patients in different ways, like telehealth. This makes good communication even more important between health care teams and older patients. There are many ways that professionals can improve their communication skills, including: Using the patient’s preferred form of address to show respect. Establishing a rapport
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Older people can be especially vulnerable during extreme weather and natural disasters. Read and share this infographic for 6 tips on how to be prepared for emergencies. Visit the NIH website to learn more about disaster preparedness and older people.
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It is important for clinical trials to have people of different ages, sexes, races, cultures, and health conditions. This includes people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. The new, easy-to-read booklet Clinical Trials and Older People can help you decide whether a clinical trial is right for you or the person you are caring for. You
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Having older adults enrolled in clinical trials helps researchers get the information they need to develop the right treatments for older people. The new, easy-to-read booklet Clinical Trials and Older Adults explains: What a clinical trial is Reasons why people take part in a clinical trial How to find a clinical trial Benefits and risks of a clinical
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If you want to look and feel younger as well as improve your overall health, then the answer is likely exercise and physical activity. While exercise refers to actions such as brisk walking or yoga, physical activity also includes gardening, walking around your favorite store, or any movement outside of sitting down. According to the
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Hearing loss is a common problem for older adults. About one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing loss. Here are seven tips on how to cope: If you notice signs of hearing loss, seek professional advice. Let people know you have a hearing problem. Ask people to face you and
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Loyola University School of Social Work Annual Summer Institute on Aging 2018 • Understand the various forms of dementia • Develop skills in empathic communication • Recognize family & cultural dynamics in caregiving • Interventions across the trajectory of the illness May 21-May25 9AM – 4PM Regents Hall, Water Tower Campus, Loyola University-111 E. Pearson,
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As we age, our brains go through changes. The good news is that you can do to help maintain your cognitive function. Check out Cognitive Health and Older Adults, a new web-page resource from the National Institute on Aging at NIH, to learn about: • Taking care of your brain • Risks to cognitive health
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