In 11 states, seniors’ low vaccination rates a ‘powder keg’ for new cases
(HealthDay)—U.S. health experts warn there is a ticking time bomb in 11 states where 20 percent or more of seniors […]
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The first hurdle was getting on the bus. Seventy-four year old Linda Busby hesitated outside a community center where older […] Waiting for your turn can be frustrating, especially when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations. But prioritizing who receives the limited […] (HealthDay)—Radiologists now perform most lumbar puncture procedures for Medicare beneficiaries, according to a study published online March 4 in the […] Since 2012, the prevalence of diabetes has plateaued among adults aged ≥68 years, according to research published in the Nov. […] (HealthDay)—Older individuals who develop cancer have better memory and slower memory decline than those who remain cancer-free, according to a […] WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2019 — Can you tell how long you’ll live? For seniors, how fit you are may offer […] (HealthDay)—Most seniors expect their doctor to recommend testing of thinking and memory when it’s needed. But a new survey discovered […] WEDNESDAY, Feb. 20, 2019 — In sedentary overweight/obese older adults, morning exercise reduces systolic blood pressure, with additional benefit seen […]
Summoning seniors: Big new push to vaccinate older Americans
Prioritization of COVID-19 vaccines saves lives, reduces spread of infection
Radiologists now perform majority of lumbar punctures in seniors
CDC: Prevalence of diabetes has plateaued since 2012 for seniors
Seniors who develop cancer have better memory, slower decline
Study Urges Seniors to Get Moving to Live Longer
Too few seniors are getting their memory tested
Morning Exercise Linked to BP Reduction in Sedentary Seniors
