New York City Health + Hospitals is investing in bed upgrades to reduce the risk of falls, a novel solution to a costly but ...

An overview of vitamin D metabolism, deficiency and the key preventive and management strategies undertaken in primary care.

Every nursing home accepts a legal duty to protect residents from the moment they enter the facility. This duty includes medical care, hygiene maintenance, fall prevention strategies, and basic human ...

The high prices of many eldercare robots represent another significant barrier, as they are well beyond the reach of most households. Exoskeleton walking aids typically cost more than 10,000 yuan ...

The U.S. flu season is starting slowly, and it’s not clear if it will be as bad as last winter’s. But some health experts are ...

More than half of Americans age 65 or older are taking four or more prescription medications; 12 percent are taking at least ...

An Iowa nursing home company has faced at least 17 wrongful-death and negligence lawsuits over the past 16 months, a review ...

“Sleep doctors will use it to help someone adjust the timing of their sleep,” Dr. Winter says. The exact timing of taking ...

Experts warn of ‘severe’ flu season with fears over new strain - An early analysis suggests current vaccines may still be ...

Three new SC measles cases in the Upstate push the outbreak past 50, but many more may have been exposed at the Greenville ...