What is the level of nutrition care provided to older adults attending emergency departments? A scoping review | BMC Geriatrics

What is the level of nutrition care provided to older adults attending emergency departments? A scoping review | BMC Geriatrics

Hooper L, Bunn D, Jimoh FO, Fairweather-Tait SJ. Water-loss dehydration and aging. Mech Ageing Dev. 2014…

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Study identifies factors that affect oncologists’ choices in rehabilitation referrals

Study identifies factors that affect oncologists’ choices in rehabilitation referrals

(Photo: Getty Images, SDI Productions) Cancer treatment, polypharmacy, cognition and disability status are all factors that…

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Tips for healthy aging, according to geriatric doctor

Tips for healthy aging, according to geriatric doctor

Longevity isn’t just about living a long life but also about living well. More than one…

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A geriatric physician on the difference between Trump and Biden

A geriatric physician on the difference between Trump and Biden

Nearly 50 years ago, I wrote a published letter objecting to the release of Gerald Ford’s…

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UConn John Dempsey Hospital Earns Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation by the American College of Emergency Physicians

UConn John Dempsey Hospital Earns Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation by the American College of Emergency Physicians

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), with support from The Gary and Mary West Health…

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Program aims to shorten hospital stays for older adults with dementia

Program aims to shorten hospital stays for older adults with dementia

‘We’re so proud of the impact this program is having,’ official says. ‘The program support is…

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