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Dual-Task Walking Performance May Be an Early Indicator of Accelerated Brain Aging

03/23/23

Older adults who are more affected by dual tasking are at higher risk of suffering adverse health outcomes, including falls and dementia.
- Brain Health
- Physical Health and Function
Developing Postoperative Delirium is Associated with a Faster Rate of Cognitive Decline

03/20/23

Study highlights the importance of delirium prevention to preserve brain health in older adults who undergo surgery.
- Brain Health
Skilled Nursing Facilities Continued to Provide High Quality Care for Those Hospitalized During the Pandemic

03/03/23

New research suggests skilled nursing facilities were able to adapt and provide post-acute care rehabilitation to older adults during the pandemic.
- Health Care Services and Policy
JAMA Network Names New Editor in Chief of JAMA Internal Medicine

03/01/23

Sharon K. Inouye, M.D., M.P.H., is a noted leader in internal medicine and aging research.
Animal Models May Help Researchers Understand the Biology of Delirium in Humans

02/17/23

A new research paper provides useful guidelines and suggestions to other scientists.
- Brain Health
New Study Finds that Age-Related Fat May Lead to Less Effective Muscle Function

02/02/23

Could lead to worse balance and possibly an increase in future falls
- Physical Health and Function
Can Room Heat Sensors Detect Frailty of Older Adults At Home?

01/23/23

Researchers to use AI to monitor elder home frailty.
- Physical Health and Function
Research Finds Hospital Elder Life Program modified and extended (HELP-ME) has potential to improve hospital care of older adults

01/13/23

HELP-ME remote protocols broaden the reach of delirium care
- Health Care Services and Policy
- Brain Health
New Study Finds Screening of Osteoporosis Lags Behind Other Diseases

12/20/22

New study finds bone density screenings for women over 65 years have dropped, especially for Black women; lack of post-fracture care puts patients at risk.
- Physical Health and Function
Marcus Institute and University of Michigan Researchers Receive More Than $13 Million to Study Prevention of Delirium in Older Adults

11/15/22

A new PCORI-funded study will test whether family caretaker support can reduce risk of delirium and its related complications and improve outcomes.
- Brain Health