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Topic- Physical wellness
Outbreaks of ageism compound pandemic ills
This article compares responses to coronavirus control in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, three countries in which ageism erupted over the social and economic costs of protecting older adults from the disease. Organizations need to be aware of the findings and continue to develop ways to combat it. The American Geriatrics Society recently published a position statement on resource allocation and age with pertinent action steps.
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Stats: 80% of adults 70+ have at least one treatable skin disease
In a study of 552 adults aged 70 to 93 years old, 80% of participants had at least one skin disease that required treatment. The most common conditions were fungal skin infections, rosacea, actinic keratosis, and eczema - and more than a third (39.1%) had three or more simultaneous skin diseases. Why does it matter, aside from appearance? Lead author Suvi-Päivikki Sinikumpu, MD, PhD, of the University Hospital of Oulu, in Finland, commented, "This research emphasizes the importance of whole-body skin evaluations in older patients. A whole body skin examination may reveal hidden skin symptoms and ensures timely diagnoses and appropriate treatment." For example, tinea pedis, found in 49% of study participants, is a known risk factor for severe bacterial infections such as cellulitis, according to the authors.
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Tech Talk: CVS app reads prescription labels out loud
CVS Pharmacy has introduced Spoken Rx™, a new feature of the CVS Pharmacy app that can read a specific type of label for individuals with vision loss and those who have difficulty reading standard print labels. It's certainly something to inform members, residents and family about.
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Can looking at deep red light help declining eyesight?
A first-in-humans study from University College London found that staring at a deep red light for three minutes a day can significantly improve declining eyesight. While their device is not quite ready for prime time, it is likely to become available soon, and eye professionals may already be using something similar.
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Fish may protect the brain from air pollution's effects
Older women who eat more than one to two servings a week of baked or broiled fish or shellfish may consume enough omega-3 fatty acids to counteract the effects of air pollution on the brain, according to a new study. Ironically, one of the study limitations actually makes it even more relevant to the active-aging industry: the researchers were only able to examine exposures to later-life air pollution, not early or mid-life exposures. That means the benefit may still be seen with dietary changes for residents and members.
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Meeting recommended physical activity levels can cut risk of death
Readers undoubtedly know that regular physical activity is good for everyone. But motivating people to participate can be challenging. This study adds another piece of motivation: Researchers found that meeting recommended weekly physical activity levels is associated with a lower risk of premature death.
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