Every year, more than 1 in 4 people over age 65 falls. And a fall can drastically change an older adult’s life in an instant. Many factors contribute to a person’s fall risk: medications, health conditions, and senses. Even mild hearing loss, for example, triples a person’s fall risk, according to a study that analyzed people […]
When my mother received a statement from her insurance company recently, detailing $5,800 for sleep apnea supplies, I checked it to verify coverage and then tossed it aside. Afterward, it hit me: My mother doesn’t Read More
Same-day joint replacement surgeries are increasingly popular. Beyond age, overall medical and fitness levels are also important. “[W]ith the techniques and protocols we have, some patients are able to go home as soon as Read More
People who use wheelchairs are at high risk for potentially complicated and painful pressure injuries, also called bedsores or pressure ulcers. These occur when a person remains seated or prone for long periods of time, Read More
Rush University System for Health recently partnered with CVS MinuteClinics to reach more people on Medicare. The collaboration enables people with Medicare who utilize CVS’s participating MinuteClinics in Chicago and some suburbs to access Read More
Research published in the journal Brain describes blood biomarkers that can identify the likelihood for cognitive impairment in people with Parkinson’s disease. National Institute on Aging researchers, along with investigators in New Zealand and Read More
More than 550,000 veterans live in Illinois, according to the most recent numbers from the U.S. Census. That’s a lot of people who could benefit from programs specifically for veterans. Yet, many are unaware Read More
Excessive drug costs frustrate even billionaire Mark Cuban. To cope, in 2022 he started Cost Plus Drugs, an online supplier of generic medications at competitive prices. Cost Plus Drugs currently sells about 800 generic medications. To access Read More
Catherine Samatas recently traveled from Deerfield to Israel with residents of the assisted living home where she works. But instead of packing suitcases and boarding a plane, Samatas and the residents settled into their seats Read More
Many people confuse mild cognitive impairment (MCI) — memory loss that doesn’t impact daily functioning — with normal aging. Yet, MCI isn’t part of the typical aging process. This forgetful, confused thinking affects 12% to 18% of Read More