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Tech Talk: Wellness industry shifts as older adults embrace virtual care
Use of telehealth services has more than quadrupled, increasing from 15% in 2019 to 64% in 2021, according to market research firm Parks Associates and medical device company EarlySense. Their free white paper shows how the pandemic "has forever changed the trajectory of health and wellness," said Jennifer Kent, VP, Research, Parks Associates. "The industry is undergoing a shift as consumers, especially seniors, have become accustomed to using new technologies for healthcare services and communication." The 15-page white paper is well worth a read by active aging professionals who want to stay on top of the trends and better understand the needs and wants of current and future customers.
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Mild COVID-19 can raise odds of worsening mobility two-fold
A study of data from close to 3,000 Canadian individuals ages 50 and older (51% women) from the beginning through the first nine months of the pandemic revealed that mild-to-moderate COVID-19 was associated with close to a two-fold greater odds of worsening mobility and functioning, even among those who were not hospitalized. Active aging organizations might want to take this into consideration as constituents recover from the illness.
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New treatment guideline for diabetic neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve damage due to diabetes that may lead to pain and numbness, most often in the hands and feet. To help providers determine the best treatment for the potentially painful disorder, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) recently updated their guideline on oral and topical treatments. Organizations may want to help ensure that their constituents are receiving the appropriate medication, especially when compliance is a problem.
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Physical therapy timing key to successful rotator cuff repair
More than 250,000 rotator cuff repairs (RCRs) are done every year in the US. Yet, regardless of the procedure used, there is a high rate of retear, with rates reported to be as high as 13% to 43%. These rates correlate with increasing age; a recent meta-analysis demonstrated that retear rates double between the ages of 50 (15%) and 70 (30%).
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Reducing frailty could help prevent dementia
Frailty is a strong risk factor for dementia, even among people who are at a high genetic risk for dementia, and it might be modified through a healthy lifestyle, a recent study suggests. The findings provide more motivation to intervene early with members and residents at risk.
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Stats: One-third of employees still want to work from home
A recent survey by research and review company GoodFirms aimed to uncover and analyze the reasons for the mass exodus of employees in the post-peak pandemic era. "The research reveals some of the most shocking trends and employee work-life metrics leading to the great reshuffling," the company says.
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