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Diversity trends to impact US senior living market
An online survey of 1,691 ethnically diverse individuals ages 65 and older with annual incomes of $35,000 or higher revealed that, overall, 7% planned to move into a life plan community while another 7% were planning to move to an active-adult community.
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Mobility in hospital neutralizes bed rest "toxicity"
Developing a mobility plan for hospitalized patients and ensuring that they follow it could help reduce discharges to skilled nursing facilities, enhance patient engagement and influence post-discharge outcomes in individuals over age 65, according to a report, "Bedrest is Toxic - Why Mobility Matters in the Hospital," published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Mobility in hospital neutralizes bed rest
Developing a mobility plan for hospitalized patients and ensuring that they follow it could help reduce discharges to skilled nursing facilities, enhance patient engagement and influence post-discharge outcomes in individuals over age 65, according to a report, "Bedrest is Toxic - Why Mobility Matters in the Hospital," published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Exercise helps heart even if air quality is poor
Even in areas with moderate-to-high levels of traffic pollution, regular physical activity reduced the risk of a first and recurrent heart attack, according to a recent study.
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Healthy diets linked to lower cancer risk
Following a diet such as the one recommended by the World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR), engaging in regular physical activity and minimizing alcohol consumption together are associated with a reduced overall cancer risk, as well as lower breast, prostate and colorectal cancer risks, researchers say. The WCRF/AICR diet emphasizes whole grains, vegetables, fruits and legumes, and minimal amounts of red and processed meats, extra sugars, fast food and alcohol.
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Stats: 7.4% of LGBT older adults have dementia
In a first-ever study, researchers determined that dementia prevalence among US "sexual minority" adults ages 60+ is 7.4%.
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