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“Given the potential harms & unclear benefits of standard DOAC dosing, our results support the use of reduced-dose DOACs for many older adults with multiple chronic medical conditions,” said Sarah Berry, M.D., MPH, of Hebrew SeniorLife’s Marcus Institute for Aging Research.
Treatment for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation — an irregular heartbeat that is caused by factors such as high blood pressure or heart disease rather than problems with heart valves— is typically treated w direct oral anticoagulants, which prevent blood clots from forming.
A new study published in @JAHA_AHA suggests that lower doses of #DOACS for these vulnerable older adults can be just as effective as the higher doses that are more commonly prescribed ➡️https://t.co/aeO1fqqhjb
“The findings have important implications because falls represent a major cause of serious, life-threatening injury in older adults," says Lewis A. Lipsitz, M.D., director of Hebrew SeniorLife’s Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research ➡️https://t.co/IZddc4moVp
A study published in @AmerGeriatrics has brought critical insights to the assessment of orthostatic hypotension--a drop in blood pressure commonly found among older adults when transitioning from a sitting/lying position to a standing position that can lead to dizziness and falls
#MemberMoments: @H_SeniorLife's Steve Landers spoke with @mcknightsltcn about the organization's innovative approach to workforce development.
Landers says pre-hire educational programming is largely important in recruiting aging services providers.
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Despite the recognized potential of these programs to enhance the lives of low-income older adults, finding reliable funding sources is difficult. The report explores strategies for ensuring the sustainability of these beneficial efforts. Learn more ➡️https://t.co/W1nWydXBuJ
A groundbreaking study published in the @AgingJrnl sheds light on the financial challenges of housing-with-health-services models for low-income older adults.
R3 deploys wellness teams in affordable housing sites who train housing staff to observe and contribute to care coordination. The teams bridge housing and health care efforts, supporting residents where they live and aiming for better health outcomes and prolonged independence.