October 2014

Pain and Depression Place Older Adults at Risk of Delirium Following Surgery

October 30, 2014

BOSTON — New research reports that preoperative pain and depressive symptoms in older adults place them at greater risk of delirium following surgery. According to the findings published today in The Lancet Psychiatry journal, both pain and depression are independent and interactive risk factors for delirium, suggesting a cumulative effect.

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Mo Rocca and Mitch Albom among guests at Hebrew SeniorLife event

October 29, 2014

BOSTON — “Tuesdays With Morrie” author Mitch Albom, humorist Mo Rocca, and nutritionist Keri Glassman joined Boston-area businesspeople, philanthropists, and folks from Hebrew SeniorLife’s Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research for an evening of networking and talking at the Calderwood Pavilion.

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Vibrating Insoles May Reduce the Chances of Falling

October 29, 2014

The insoles were found to decrease falling by 70 percent.

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Study Shows Vibrating Insoles Could Reduce Falls Among Seniors

October 28, 2014

Boston researchers find vibratory stimulation applied to the sole of the foot using novel piezoelectric technology shows promise for fall prevention.