Evidence that COVID-19 vaccines are working is bringing about hope that the pandemic will soon fade in the United States. A Washington Examiner analysis of data from 14 states found that the rate of COVID-19 cases among those aged 65 and older, the group with the highest rates of vaccination, is dropping at a faster… Read More: Drop in COVID among seniors boosts confidence in vaccine campaign:… »
Dive Brief: Mobile urgent care provider DispatchHealth is partnering with Philips in an effort to improve access to care and reduce costs by bringing on-demand healthcare services to seniors in their homes. The pilot program — available to select Arizona members of Mercy Care — provides emergency, primary and palliative care services without the need… Read More: DispatchHealth teaming up with Philips to bring on-demand healthcare to… »
Print this page FRIDAY, Feb. 8, 2019 — What determines how much control seniors feel they have over their lives? New research offers some answers. “We found that sleep, mood and stress are all important factors in determining a sense of control, and in whether older adults feel they can do the things they want… Read More: What Makes Seniors Feel in Control? »
Print this page FRIDAY, Nov. 9, 2018 — Belonging to a community choir may be the best weapon against loneliness for seniors, a new study suggests. Researchers created community choirs for nearly 400 English- and Spanish-speaking participants at 12 senior centers in San Francisco. The choirs were led by professional choir directors and accompanists. The… Read More: Community Choirs Can Be Social Salvation for Seniors »