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Kaweah Health Named One of America's Great Community Hospitals for Older Adults
Kaweah Health announced that Becker’s Hospital Review has named it as one of 153 great community hospitals nationwide. Kaweah Health was one of only three California hospitals to make the list, and the only one between San Jose a... — Updated 9/4/2023
Working on Brain Health in Aging
When thinking about your health and wellness goals as you age, you likely have a few benchmarks in mind – maybe there’s a distance you’d like to run, walk or bike. Perhaps you’re looking to shave off a few pounds, improve your ca... — Updated 9/4/2023
CDC Recommends RSV Vaccine
CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ recommendations for use of new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccines from GSK and Pfizer for people ages 60 y... — Updated 9/4/2023
FDA Approves Drug to Treat Agitation Associated with Dementia
On May 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the supplemental approval of Rexulti (brexpiprazole) oral tablets for the treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. This is the f... — Updated 7/16/2023
Potential Mental Health Problems for Older Adults
We live in an era where people talk openly about mental health more than ever before. And yet, according to Mental Health America, 68% of older adults know little or nothing about... — Updated 7/16/2023
By Be Aware of Possible Chronic Illnesses
What chronic illnesses should I watch out for as I get older? Seniors who live in the U.S. can expect to live longer than ever before. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), once you pass the age of 65,... — Updated 7/16/2023
Sleep Apnea Increases Risk of Alzheimer's
A new study published in Neurology has found that sleep apnea and a lack of deep sleep may be associated with poorer brain health, leading to increased risks for stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline. Sleep apnea is a... — Updated 7/16/2023
Adventist Health Hanford Adds Robotic Technology to Its Surgical Options
Adventist Health Hanford has expanded patients' surgical options with the da Vinci Xi robotic system, advancing the technology used in minimally invasive procedures at the... — Updated 7/16/2023
Alzheimer's Association Welcomes Results of New Study
On May 3, Eli Lilly and Company announced positive results of its study showing that Donanemab significantly slowed cognitive and functional decline in people with early... — Updated 7/16/2023
CMS Plans to Ensure Availability of Alzheimer's Drugs
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced on June 1st how people can get drugs that may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease covered by Medicare. If the Food a... — Updated 7/16/2023
MIND and Mediterranean Diets Apparently Result in Fewer Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
People who eat diets rich in green leafy vegetables as well as other vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, beans, nuts and fish may have fewer amyloid plaques and tau... — Updated 5/25/2023
Diane Ramsey-Paige Fights for Rare Disease Community
By definition, the term "rare" implies something uncommon. When applied to diseases, it means a condition that impacts a small number of patients, usually fewer than one in 2,000.... — Updated 5/25/2023
CDC Now Recommends Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
Following regulatory action by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has taken steps to simplify COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and allow more flexibility for people at... — Updated 5/25/2023
Senior Health Fair in Hanford Set for May 26
The Kings County Commission on Aging Council will present this annual event, featuring a free pancake breakfast (from 9-10 a.m)., flu and COVID-19 shots, entertainment and informational services. The event will be held on Friday,... — Updated 5/25/2023
Link Found between Eye Damage and Alzheimer's
Cedars-Sinai investigators have produced the most extensive analysis to date of changes in the retina - a layer of tissue at the back of the eye where visual information originates... — Updated 5/25/2023
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval for Leqembi
On January 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb) via the Accelerated Approval pathway for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Leqembi is the second of a new category of medications approved f... — Updated 3/8/2023
Fear of Falling Can Impact a Loved One's Mental Health
One of the biggest health risks facing older adults is falling. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year 36 million older adults suffer a fall, with three million people requiring trips to an emergenc... — Updated 3/2/2023
Hearing Loss Increases Likelihood of Dementia
A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that older adults with greater severity of hearing loss were more likely to have dementia... — Updated 3/2/2023
Can Being Scammed Have Long-Term Effects on Men's Health?
“Grandpa, do you know who this is? Please don’t tell anyone, but I’m in trouble and need money right away.” So begins one of the most common scams targeting older adults. For older men in particular, getting tricked by a con art... — Updated 1/3/2023
Current Influenza Season Differs from Recent Years
The 2022 flu season is different from recent flu seasons, according to Tulare County Health Officer, Dr. Karen Haught. “During the 2020 and 2021 flu seasons, most people were using masks while in indoor spaces, which served to prot... — Updated 1/3/2023
Kaweah Health to Mark Hospice, Home Care, Palliative Care Month
Kaweah Health is celebrating November as National Hospice, Palliative Care and Home Care Month by emphasizing the importance of quality home-based care and dignified end-of-life... — Updated 11/7/2022
Alzheimer's Drug Lecanemab Slows Memory Decline in UK Trial
The following article was posted at https://www.AlzheimersResearchUK.org on September 22. We are sharing the post with only minor edits so we don't lose any of the enthusiasm of... — Updated 11/7/2022
CDC Recommends Three Flu Vaccines for Seniors
During most seasons, people 65 years and older bear the greatest burden of severe flu disease, accounting for the majority of flu-related hospitalizations and deaths. For the 2022-2023 flu season, the CDC recommends any one of... — Updated 11/7/2022
