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2 weeks ago | 
health.usnews.com | Payton Sy |Christine Comizio
Key Takeaways Both age-related hearing loss and dementia are common in older adults, but they are not a normal part of aging. Hearing loss and dementia often occur at the same time, and research suggests untreated hearing loss may contribute to cognitive decline. Protect your hearing through noise protection, avoiding medications and chemicals that can harm hearing, and through regular hearing screenings.
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3 weeks ago | 
health.usnews.com | Payton Sy |Christine Comizio
Key Takeaways A dementia screening is the first step to understanding cognitive decline, but a full diagnosis may involve additional assessments, labs or imaging. The specific type and severity of the dementia will determine the treatment and care plan. After a screening, make sure to clarify follow-up appointments, the care plan, care team and long-term planning.
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1 month ago | 
health.usnews.com | Payton Sy |Christine Comizio
Key Takeaways Deep brain stimulation has been used to manage symptoms of movement disorders and is now being researched as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease, though it is not a cure. While DBS may offer symptom relief, it carries risks, including surgical complications, device maintenance issues and potential side effects. Researchers are still refining treatment protocols for the optimal use of DBS to treat Alzheimer's disease.
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1 month ago | 
health.usnews.com | Payton Sy |Christine Comizio
Key Takeaways Mental health challenges are common in older adults and often triggered by grief, chronic illness, cognitive decline or major life changes. Medicare Part B covers outpatient mental health services for seniors, including therapy and psychiatric evaluations. Mental health resources for seniors range from therapy and counseling to grief support groups, social groups, apps, helplines and more.
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Feb 27, 2025 | 
msn.com | Payton Sy
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Feb 26, 2025 | 
workingnurse.com | Payton Sy |Catherine Rhodes
FeatureHow nurse Agnes Richards revolutionized psychiatric care for women at her Glendale asylumA century ago, psychiatric nurse Agnes Richards took a stand against the brutal mistreatment of female mental health patients when she founded Rockhaven, a pioneering psychiatric care center — one of the first of its kind in the nation. Agnes Lepinski immigrated to the United States from Germany with her family in 1893.
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Feb 11, 2025 | 
health.usnews.com | Lisa Esposito |Payton Sy
About 38 million people in the United States have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While diabetes is both treatable and preventable in many circumstances, it remains the eighth leading cause of death. Getty ImagesWhen diabetes is left untreated, glucose builds up in the bloodstream, rather than entering into the cells. This excess glucose damages the delicate lining of the blood vessels, leading to narrowing and scarring over time.
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
health.usnews.com | Payton Sy |Christine Comizio
Who cares for the caregivers? Getty ImagesOver 37 million people in the United States provide unpaid eldercare, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This role can feel overwhelming, physically taxing and financially draining, and it often goes unrecognized. Finding the right caregiver support group, however, can be life-changing.
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Feb 6, 2025 | 
msn.com | Payton Sy
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
health.usnews.com | Payton Sy |Christine Comizio
Getty ImagesCatherine used to look forward to homemade lasagna every Sunday. The savory profile balanced with the fresh herbs, melted cheese and sweet tomato sauce reminded her of family dinners she had prepared throughout the decades. Now, however, lasagna tastes dull, and it's lost its appeal. Eventually, Catherine finds herself only stomaching a few bites of each meal, so she's lost a lot of weight unintentionally. Many older adults go through something similar.
