Prostate Cancer Therapy Linked to Falls Oct 3, 2008
Impairment in activities of daily living was found in 24 percent of the patients, 56 percent had abnormal physical performance findings, and 22 percent reported falls during the previous 3 months, the investigators report in the journal medical journal Urology. Deficits occurred in all components of performance, including balance, walking, and chair stands. (MEDLINEplus)
How to Avoid Losing Muscle As You Age Oct 3, 2008
But when it comes to the activities of daily living, "you can absolutely do something about that for your entire life," Wolfe says. The tool that everyone agrees works to shore up muscles: exercise, at every age. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Brooklyn Hall Personal Care Home welcomes residents Sep 25, 2008
Brooklyn Hall Personal Care Home provides residents with activities of daily living, weekly RN assessments, three meals and three snacks a day, medication as prescribed and communication with physicians as needed. Residents at Brooklyn Hall are welcomed to the country setting with a home like atmosphere in private or semi-private rooms. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
Therapy center fundraising for new intensive treatment facility Sep 25, 2008
"Providing therapy in a natural setting enables the family to participate in the therapy and apply it to activities of daily living at their home," Lundeen explains. Plans for the new facility, which will house five families, took off when grant money from the Otto Bremer Foundation and Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation paid for the land, and now Lundeen is preparing for construction in 2009. (Chetek Alert, WI)
World Alzheimer's Day 2008 Special Report: New Alzheimer Targets Take Center Stage Sep 24, 2008
References: Doody, R.S., S.I. Gavrilova, M. Sano, R.G. Thomas, P.S. Aisen, S.O. Bachurin, L. Seely, and D. Hung, Effect of dimebon on cognition, activities of daily living, behaviour, and global function in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Lancet, 2008. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
What I saw after Ike was revelation Sep 23, 2008
The majority of these evacuees had special needs, and many were bed-ridden and required assistance with the simplest activities of daily living. WHILE THE THINGS I saw and experienced clearly made me proud to be an American, I was also struck by something much richer and nobler than national pride. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Seniors Dieting Without Exercising Lose Muscle Sep 18, 2008
The results are important because older people tend to lose muscle mass as they age and too much muscle loss may interfere with activities of daily living. The study, Separate and combined effects of exercise training and weight loss on exercise efficiency and substrate oxidation, appears in the current issue of the Journal of Applied Physiology, published by The American Physiological Society. (Newsmax)
Global Study Shows That Majority of Women with Osteoporosis Do Not Consider Themselves at Higher Risk for Fractures Sep 15, 2008
" By definition, osteoporosis causes bones to become fragile and therefore more likely to break. If left untreated, the disease can progress painlessly until a fracture occurs. One in two women over 50 will suffer an osteoporosis related fracture in their remaining lifetime,(1) potentially causing chronic pain, reduced mobility, loss of independence and increased risk of death.(2,3) Results from a second GLOW study also presented at ASBMR indicated that experiencing even one fracture after the... (Canada Newswire)
National study finds post-traumatic stress disorder common among injured patients Sep 11, 2008
Both disorders were independently associated with significant impairments across all functional outcomes: activities of daily living, health status, and the return to usual activities, including work. Patients who had one disorder were three times less likely to be working one year after injury, and patients with both disorders were five to six times less likely to have returned to work. (EurekAlert!)
Study: Exercise Can Beat Fat Gene Sep 9, 2008
These findings emphasize the important role of physical activity in public health efforts to combat obesity, particularly in genetically susceptible people," the authors wrote in Monday's Archives of Internal Medicine. Study co-author Dr. Soren Snitker of the University of Maryland acknowledged that it's unrealistic to expect most people to shun modern conveniences and return to a 19th century lifestyle for the sake of staying trim. But he said every little bit helps, and that adding an extra... (Fox News)
Exercise blocks effect of genetic variation Sep 9, 2008
The least active group would be comparable to Americans who get little beyond normal activities of daily living, Snitker said. The authors said it is not clear how the FTO gene influences excess weight, but it is believed to be involved in the function of a protein that may affect how the body regulates food intake. (CNN -- Health)
New family services offered in Boone Sep 5, 2008
"We would like to focus on people that are 55 years old and above who may need extra supervising and who may need extra assistance with the activities of daily living," Kvach said. Kvach said some people are just lonely and need a safe and friendly place to go. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Two women take on county over service animal policies Sep 4, 2008
bj2circeleb wrote on Sep 3, 2008 4:39 AM:" Many misconceptions have been written here. Firstly the ADA does not mention service animals at all. The department of Justice has written regulations to accompany the ADA that does mention Service Animals. These animals must be trained to assist with activities of daily living and the person must be so impaired that they need assistance with activities of daily living outside the home. The dog must be trained to perform these tasks, and in court they... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Center's shutdown highlights eldercare problems Aug 31, 2008
Despite the care center's loss of its license, state regulations allow Jibril to run a home for adults who need help with the activities of daily living, provided he had no more than two residents. But then Stratten received phone calls from state investigators telling her about the wounds. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
COLUMN: Long-term care requires long-term commitment Aug 16, 2008
Such triggers could include activities of daily living that the insured needs help with, such as bathing, eating, and dressing; cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer s disease; or a prerequisite hospital stay for nursing home benefits. The number of activities of daily living covered is state specific. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Hospitalization Increases Fracture Risk in Elderly Aug 16, 2008
Inclusion criteria included no treatment for active cancer within the past 3 years, and the ability to walk a quarter of a mile, climb 10 steps, or perform activities of daily living without difficulty. During an average follow-up of 6. (MEDLINEplus)
Run for Your Life Aug 13, 2008
The theory held that regular exercise would compress, or reduce, the amount of time near the end of life when a person was disabled or unable to carry out the activities of daily living, such as walking, dressing and getting out of a chair. "Illness would be compressed between later age of onset and age of death, and that paradigm was controversial, because it went against conventional wisdom and had no proof," Fries explained. (MEDLINEplus)
Knasas: Find out what VNAs can offer you Aug 7, 2008
Occupational Therapy Services: The occupational therapist can teach patients techniques to assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming etc ... Home health aide services are provided by certified home health aides assists patients with bathing and activities of daily living such as dressing and toileting. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Medical Watch: Seniors work out to Wii Aug 6, 2008
"It actually helps them to carry over those skills in to their activities of daily living so if they are able to move better and endure a task better then they are able to care for themselves better," says Touro Occupational Therapist Mary Green-Keys, the Rehab Supervisor at Woldenberg Village. "I am upset with my lack of mobility and here it's encouraging me and stimulating me to more mobility you see this is a part of helping me to get out of my chair," says Gloria. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Alzheimers drug benefit lasts over 18 months Jul 31, 2008
The results from the 183-patient study conducted in Russia found people continued to improve, with benefits seen in cognition, memory, activities of daily living and behavior. Don't miss this on msnbc. (MSNBC -- Health)
Four Alzheimer's Clinical Trials Address a Variety of Treatment Targets - Amyloid, Tau, Synapse Formation Jul 30, 2008
The co-primary outcome measures of efficacy were two standard measures of cognition and the ability to accomplish activities of daily living, respectively the ADAS-cog and the ADCS-ADL, with assessments conducted every three months ... The researchers found that the drug did not achieve statistical significance in either of its primary endpoints of cognition and activities of daily living. (PR Newswire)
Mixed Alzheimer's Trial Hard on Wyeth, Elan Jul 30, 2008
Among these ApoE4 noncarriers, bapineuzumab led to a statistically significant improvement on three of four measures of cognitive tasks, as well as in activities of daily living such as eating or using the toilet without assistance. People who fared best on the drug were those without the mutation who completed the 18-month study; about 25% of participants didn't remain to the conclusion. (SmartMoney)
Covering the Bases: Medicare isn't designed to handle long-term care Jul 28, 2008
Though it was later expanded to cover the disabled, it still has no long-term care component, so when a Medicare beneficiary reaches the stage that he or she needs custodial care to undertake the activities of daily living, that person has to make arrangements privately. Your mother may receive some Medicare services as long as she qualifies for the home health-care benefit. (Annapolis Capital)
Older adults can find day programs Jul 24, 2008
Assistance with activities of daily living. Nutritional and dietary services. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Dimebon Shows Improvements in Brain Function and Memory Jul 18, 2008
"I was pleasantly surprised to see the effect on cognitive function, on memory, on activities of daily living that not only were clearly significant but seemed to increase over time," said Dr. Sam Gandy, former chairman of the Alzheimer's Association Medical and Scientific Advisory Council. Dimebon wasn't designed to treat Alzheimer's disease. (ABC News)
Visual Impairment May Be Associated With Higher Suicide Risk Jul 16, 2008
Eye conditions that lead to visual impairment often have psychosocial and health consequences including impaired activities of daily living, social isolation, mental impairment, increased dependency on others, increased motor vehicle crashes, falls and fractures, depression and poor self-rated health, according to background information in the article. "Increased mortality risks also have been noted in adults with visual impairment and disabling eye disease.". (Science Daily)
Parole Board Denies Ailing Manson Follower's Release Request Jul 16, 2008
There is no reason to believe that inmate Atkins cannot receive appropriate, dignified and compassionate medical care within the state prison system," Cooley wrote. "She is housed in a general population women's facility and is still carrying on many of the activities of daily living. "He argued that Atkins, who has said she was under the influence of LSD and the charismatic Manson at the time of the murders, deserves to spend the remainder of her life behind bars because she "has failed to... (NBC4.tv, CA)
Column: Affordable assisted living Jul 4, 2008
However, if you are at an assisted living facility because you are unable to live by yourself and you need assistance with at least two activities of daily living (ADL) or are cognitively impaired (a fancy term for those with memory problems), you may deduct the entire cost of the assisted living as a medical expense. From a tax point of view, these people are considered chronically ill, and all of their expenses relating to the place where they live become medical tax deductions. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Alzheimer's Drug May Prevent Brain Damage in Preemies Jul 1, 2008
"But, it has modest efficacy in patients with modest to severe Alzheimer's, improving cognitive functioning and functioning activities of daily living and behavior.". You Might Also Like. (Scientific American)
A 12-step program Jun 28, 2008
There are proven, cost-effective ways of delivering care outside the institutional setting, including assertive community-treatment teams (mobile teams that directly oversee patients taking their medication, help them manage activities of daily living and help find employment), crisis-intervention units (an alternative to making police deal with mental-health patients) and intensive case-management programs (assigning case workers to those with chronic mental illnesses to keep them from being... (Globe and Mail)
Business Briefs Jun 21, 2008
The Pain Clinic is a practice which focuses on reducing the pain and suffering of our patients and increasing their ability to do activities of daily living with more ease. U.S. Bank honors local employee. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Sunny outlook may speed stroke recovery Jun 17, 2008
This greater independence translates to requiring less help with activities of daily living such as bathing and preparing food, report Dr. Glenn V. Ostir of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and colleagues. Being as independent as you can is very, very important for people recovering from a stroke, Ostir told Reuters Health, and it also makes a big difference in quality of life for the families of stroke survivors. (MSNBC -- Health)
U.S. FDA Approves Requip(R) XL(TM), the First and Only Oral Once-Daily Non-Ergot Dopamine Agonist for Parkinson's Disease Jun 14, 2008
"Many patients require multiple doses of one or more medications to control their Parkinson's symptoms, which makes taking their medicines correctly and at the right times challenging. In addition, patients with Parkinson's disease may have trouble completing routine activities of daily living and self-care," said clinical investigator Rajesh Pahwa, M.D., professor of Neurology and director of the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center at the University of Kansas Medical Center in... (PR Newswire)
Adding Light Eases Behavioral Problems of Dementia Jun 12, 2008
"This has a strong impact on their quality of life. The favorable effects are not limited to cognition, but also include strong effects on mood and functional limitations in activities of daily living.". The benefits may even surpass those of cholinesterase inhibitors such as Aricept, which are commonly prescribed to limit cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients, the authors stated. (MEDLINEplus)
Disturbed Rest-Activity Rhythms Strongly Associated With Mortality Rates In Older Men Jun 12, 2008
All models were controlled for multiple potential confounders, including age, race, alcohol, health status, impairments in activities of daily living scale, and common medical conditions. The results showed that men with the lowest amplitude (i. (Science Daily)
Use Of Bright Lighting May Improve Dementia Symptoms For Elderly Persons Jun 12, 2008
"In elderly patients with dementia, cognitive decline is frequently accompanied by disturbances of mood, behavior, sleep, and activities of daily living, which increase caregiver burden and the risk of institutionalization," the author write. These symptoms have been associated with disturbances of the circadian rhythm (the regular recurrence, in cycles of about 24 hours, of biological processes or activities). (Science Daily)
A happy graduate takes his diploma and hugs a nurse Jun 10, 2008
She has returned to her activities of daily living as well as other activities that she enjoys such as church, shopping and family gatherings. Moore s story was only one of the many success stories celebrated at the graduation. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Yuma Rehab Hospital awarded Excellency recognition Jun 9, 2008
Occupation therapy involves retraining the upper limbs, dealing mainly with the arms and activities of daily living, or ADL. That includes feeding, grooming, bathing, toileting, upper and lower body dressing and management of a brace worn either on the arms or legs and how to take them off and properly put them back on. "We have proven patient outcomes for the treatment of stroke. We can help people in Yuma achieve the most complete recovery possible. Even years after the stroke, we have new... (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Bladder and Dementia Therapy May Be Incompatible Jun 6, 2008
According to the researchers, the combination of drugs affected older adults who started out with higher levels of function in routine activities of daily living such as dressing, personal hygiene, going to the bathroom, getting out of bed, eating and being able to get around the nursing home. Specifically, they found that, in people who initially were most capable of performing routine activities of daily living and were not taking the bladder drug, functioning declined by an average of 1. (MEDLINEplus)
3 years later, knees made for dancing Jun 5, 2008
Postoperatively, the main issues for patients were pain, difficulty with the activities of daily living, and the time it took to recover their independence. "Patients really struggled with having to be a bother to others," Jacobson said. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Venting your pressure cooker Jun 3, 2008
In modern society, we ve adapted that fight or flight response to the activities of daily living, she said. And according to Hecker, that constant state of arousal for prolonged periods of time wears on a body. (Montana Standard, MT)
Acupuncture reduces pain and dysfunction in head and neck cancer patients after neck dissection Jun 1, 2008
Both groups were evaluated using the Constant-Murley scale, a composite measure of pain, function, and activities of daily living. Pain and mobility improved in 39 percent of the patients receiving acupuncture, compared to a 7 percent improvement in the group that received usual care. (EurekAlert!)
Elderly In Long-term Care Setting Suffer Depression More Than Those Cared For At Home May 10, 2008
They are still at home and independently able to complete some activities of daily living, such as bathing, cooking or feeding themselves, whereas a long-term care patient may not be able to do all of these tasks, Shapuras said. Shapuras and Egan presented the findings of their study, Comparison of Depression in Elders Who Receive Home-Health Care to Elders Residing in a Long-Term Care Facility, at ISU s 12th annual Undergraduate and Graduate Research Showcase, and received first place in the... (Science Daily)
Commonly used medications associated with impaired physical function in older adults May 4, 2008
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Older adults who take drugs designed to block the neurotransmitter acetylcholine including common medications for incontinence, high blood pressure and allergies are more likely to be dependent in one or more activities of daily living and to walk slower, according to new findings from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and colleagues ... In the GEMS study, the researchers sought to determine the effects of taking multiple anticholinergic drugs on... (EurekAlert!)
Dual Treatment Of Incontinence And Dementia Associated With Functional Decline May 3, 2008
The combination of drugs affected older adults who started out with higher levels of function in activities of daily living such as dressing, personal hygiene, toileting, transferring, bed mobility, eating and being able to get around the unit. The results were published online by the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society and will appear in a future print issue. (Science Daily)
Disease-Modifying Drug May Slow Alzheimer's Disease May 2, 2008
In patients with mild Alzheimer's disease, the 800-mg dose of tarenflurbil was significantly better than placebo in slowing the decline in activities of daily living and global function, but it did not slow the decline in cognitive ability ... Patients with mild Alzheimer's disease who received tarenflurbil 800 mg during both the initial and extension phases had significantly lower rates of decline in activities of daily living, global function, and cognition than did patients initially treated... (MEDLINEplus)
Take (Long-Term) Care May 2, 2008
It's the kind of ongoing help you need when you can't handle activities of daily living, such as bathing, eating or dressing. It can take place in your home, assisted-living facilities (residences with services that monitor your health and provide your meals) or nursing homes. (SmartMoney)
Computer Game Helps COPD Patients Breathe Better, Study Shows Apr 17, 2008
If patients can be taught to translate these breathing techniques from the computer game to activities of daily living, they could potentially greatly improve their quality of life. "We are conducting a follow-up clinical trial to compare computerized breathing feedback with other unique methods of pulmonary rehabilitation," said Dr. Collins. (Science Daily)
Community Commendables Apr 15, 2008
Eaton Pharmacy carries a full supply of Durable Medical Equipment and equipment such as long-handled reachers and other necessary items to assist with activities of daily living. For those Wellesley residents in need, many of these items are available at Wellesley Friendly Aid because of generous donations made by companies such as Eaton Pharmacy and by individual citizens of Wellesley. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Care Center celebrates patient recovery Apr 10, 2008
She is now able to walk with the assistance of a walker and complete other activities of daily living, including feeding and self-care, with minimal assistance. Anderson's passion has allowed her to overcome some of the serious challenges of Guillain-Barre syndrome. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Graham Hospital Home Health honored for 25 years of service Apr 9, 2008
These services are delivered at home to recovering, disabled, chronically or terminally ill persons in need of medical, nursing, social, or therapeutic treatment and/or assistance with the essential activities of daily living. For more information about Graham Hospital Home Health and the services provided, call 309-647-4088. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
ASCRS to participate in and co-fund study on post-lasik quality of life with US FDA Apr 8, 2008
Simply defined, quality of life refers to a patients ability to perform the activities of daily living, everything from driving, daily routine, family life, career and sports performance, to personal appearance, after LASIK. While the FDA reports that nearly all patients are satisfied with their procedure, the study will seek to qualify LASIKs benefits and provide greater understanding of the very few patients whose expectations are not met with the procedure, with the goal of identifying ways... (EurekAlert!)
Health department salutes its Home Health Division Apr 7, 2008
Homemaker Services Homemaker and homemaker-companion services are available to persons needing companionship and help with activities of daily living. Trained homecare assistants can help with cooking, meal planning, errands, light housekeeping, budgeting, transportation, laundry and assistance with personal care needs. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Mutual Funds &Personal Finance Apr 5, 2008
The insurance industry calls those needs activities of daily living. They include getting dressed, eating, washing and going to the bathroom. (Investors Business Daily)
Diamondbacks Spring Spotlight: Doug Davis Apr 4, 2008
"If he wasn't a pitcher, he'd be back to normal duties and activities of daily living very quickly. Because of the exertion that he puts out in his job ... it's going to be a bit longer.". A return to normalcy for Davis doesn't mean a return to overwhelming stuff. (Arizona, TheInsiders.com)
A race everyone wins Mar 30, 2008
"The money is for the basic activities of daily living. They tell us it changes their life.". r r r. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
With Alzheimer's, It Takes a Family Mar 27, 2008
their children are often involved in caring for loved one. For sandwich caregivers, the problem is even more acute. (Health-Finder)
Hip replacement technique helping at St. Francis Mar 21, 2008
He was left with a severe arthritic joint and debilitating pain, and was having difficulty with basic activities of daily living and walking. "After my accident four years ago, they didn't want to do a total hip replacement because I was too young," Jones said. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Women at Higher Risk of Abnormal Burn Scars Mar 21, 2008
They noted that burn scars "have been associated with anxiety, social avoidance, depression, a disruption in activities of daily living, the onset of sleep disturbances and all of the consequent difficulties in returning to normal life after physical rehabilitation.". HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Elder Law: Keeping mom at home Mar 21, 2008
Elders, or disabled adult family members over the age of 16, that need assistance with three Activities of Daily Living (ADL s), and are financially eligible for MassHealth (Medicaid in Massachusetts) are eligible. Activities of daily living are bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring (this means from bed to wheelchair), ambulating, and eating ... Elders who are wandering, verbally or physically abusive, resisting care, or have socially inappropriate or disruptive symptoms only need help with... (Malden Observer, MA)
Summary for Patients Mar 18, 2008
It may be noticeable to the individual or to other people, but it does not severely impair activities of daily living. Few studies examine the frequency and course of mild cognitive impairment in older adults. (Annals of Internal Medicine)
Paradoxical Alzheimer's Finding May Shed New Light On Memory Loss Mar 17, 2008
AD results in dementia and memory loss, seriously affecting a person's ability to carry out activities of daily living. AD costs the U.S. 148 billion annually, in addition to untold family suffering. (Science Daily)
Medivation's Dimebon(TM) Stabilizes Behavioral Symptoms in Alzheimer's Disease Patients, Resulting in Reduced Caregiver Distress Mar 16, 2008
These endpoints spanned all of the most frequently studied aspects of Alzheimer's disease: cognition and memory, overall clinical function, activities of daily living and behavioral problems. Importantly, on every endpoint studied, the benefits of Dimebon over placebo at one year were stable or greater when compared to benefits at six months. (PR Newswire)
Caregivers Wanted Mar 16, 2008
CNAs are those who work most directly with the residents in activities of daily living bathing them, dressing them, doing their hair. Nurses are responsible for duties such as patient assessment, wound care, administering medications and communicating with doctors. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Knockout Head Injuries Found to Cause Loss of Brain Tissue Mar 6, 2008
3 million Americans, or about 2 percent of the U.S. population, need help to perform activities of daily living as a result of their brain injuries. Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
