With Macular Degeneration, 1 Missed Visit to Eye Doc Can Mean Vision Loss
FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Missing just one eye doctor appointment can result in vision loss in older adults with macular degeneration, a new study warns. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in the elderly, and these findings show the need for patients to keep all scheduled appointments with an ophthalmologist, the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine researchers said. For the study, the investigators analyzed data f
Home Care Makes a Difference Following a Hospital Stay
While the United States and Canada differ in many respects regarding healthcare, there are similarities in how patients are served and the level of support they may receive following a hospital stay. When patients have adequate access to effective home care, outcomes for both short and long-term can improve. However, when there are limited resources or home care available, the risk of a readmission or other complications can increase. In Ontario, insufficient home care option
Home Care May Help Reduce Social Isolation Among Seniors
Social isolation can be a very real and debilitating condition for people who lose the ability to get around on their own. Aging seniors are often struggling with isolation, which can lead to an increased risk of depression and take a greater toll on their mental and physical health. Home care is one of the best assets to help these aging men and women feel connected and engaged in life once again. When people struggle with physical limitations, chronic health issues, diminis
Throughout Much of Rural America, Home Care Needs Continue to Grow
Considerable news coverage revolving around the home care industry tends to be focused on more metropolitan areas. Major cities where the population can be numbered in the millions has a tendency to garner the most attention when it comes to health care of any kind. Yet, in rural America, elderly and disabled adults require the same level of care and often have the same desires to remain home as opposed to heading into a facility for treatment or long-term care. For example,
