Why Older Adults Are Going Hungry: A Serious Health Crisis
Researchers discovered that malnutrition—not getting enough food and nutrients—is becoming a bigger problem for older Americans, especially those over 75. …
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Why Older Hospital Patients Struggle to Eat and Drink
Researchers talked to 200 older adults in Australian hospitals about their eating and drinking experiences. Almost all patients said eating and drinking was …
Read MoreSpecial Tools Help Nursing Home Workers Avoid Back Pain
Nursing home workers have one of the toughest jobs—they lift and move elderly patients all day, which often causes serious back pain. Researchers tested …
Read MoreBetter Care Teams Help Elderly Patients Recover from Serious Bleeding
Researchers tested a new way to care for elderly patients with liver disease who experience dangerous internal bleeding. Instead of standard care, one group …
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