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Ageism in health care needs to end, doctor says

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:18:05 -0700
Some doctors are warning of a culture of ageism in the medical world, saying health workers commonly treat old people as though they don't deserve the same care as younger Canadians.
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Senior Health Implementation Center to disseminate Aging Brain Care Program tools

Thu, 03 May 2012 05:43:53 -0700
The resources developed for an innovative collaborative model of dementia care, which reduces emergency room and hospital visits and improves the quality of care for those with dementia, are now available to institutions, clinicians and caregivers around the globe with the establishment of the Aging Brain Care Program.
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4 Things That Can Hurt Your Quality of Life

Wed, 09 May 2012 07:25:19 -0700
Awareness of these common health issues is an important step toward aging well.
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National Poll: Low Cost, Lifesaving Services Missing from Most Older Patients’ Health Care

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:14:22 -0700
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John A. Hartford Foundation poll: older adults lack health care services: falls counseling, medication review, depression screening, services to promote healthy aging, Medicare Annual Wellness Visit.
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Staying engaged

Sun, 20 May 2012 03:59:13 -0700
Many aging experts say that for older adults to age well, they have to maintain a healthy lifestyle-both in body and brain-they have to keep busy: learn new things, stay socially active and exercise regularly. The worst thing retirees can do - especially those accustomed to decades of long, stressful days - is stop challenging their brains with new tasks and experiences
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Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit Seeks Business Plans for Boomer-Focused Startups

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:46:19 -0700
Judges named to evaluate business plans competing for $10,000 grand prizeSanta Clara, Calif. (PRWEB) May 21, 2012 Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business and Mary Furlong & Associates are now accepting business plans for the ninth annual Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit and Business Plan Competition, taking place at Santa Clara University on June 20, 2012. The Summit features a ...
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Pet Health: The Most Common Medical Problems In Dogs And Cats

Sat, 05 May 2012 09:21:05 -0700
Obesity, like in humans, is also a troublesome trend in our furry friends. In fact, according to a recent report from Banfield Pet Hospital, 37 percent more dogs and 90 percent more cats are overweight than they were five years ago.
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Regenstrief extending successful aging brain care model globally

Wed, 02 May 2012 06:51:50 -0700
( Indiana University School of Medicine ) The resources developed for an innovative collaborative model of dementia care, which reduces emergency room and hospital visits and improves the quality of care for those with dementia, are now available to institutions, clinicians and caregivers around the globe with the establishment of the Aging Brain Care Program. The ABC Program is the first ...
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Glenn’s Strategies for Well-Being: Aging in Cuba – Lessons Learned-1

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:06:05 -0700
“Many men can draft many laws. But few have the piercing and humane eye, which can see beyond the words to the people that they touch. Few can see past the speeches and the political battles to the doctor over there that is tending the infirm, and to the hospital that is receiving those in [...]
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Older Adults with Diabetes Live Long Enough to Benefit From Interventions and Research

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:36:41 -0700
Survival rates strong even for patients who reside in nursing homes or who have multiple health issues that make self-management difficult.
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