The following is an installment of the "Try This" series published by the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing. The content is intended to encourage nurses to understand the ...

In this article, we review the most important age-related risk factors for dehydration because they may help to identify older adults most at risk for dehydration. Next, we summarize recent ...

Older adults who want to age in place have new technology that makes it easier including smart home and medical management systems.

Coughing, sneezing, and high temperature are common signs of a cold. While these may look harmless, they can also be symptoms ...

Is it dementia, or could it be something else? Here are a few common health conditions with symptoms that can be confused for ...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an infection that can be passed from children to adults. While most healthy adults with RSV infection usually can be treated at home, older infected adults may be ...

Tea is unlikely to dehydrate you when consumed in moderate quantities. However, drinking more than eight cups at once can ...

When it comes to choosing the best amino acid supplement for older adults, there are a few critical factors to consider. First, the supplement should contain a balanced blend of essential amino ...

Feeling fatigued with a cold in this changing weather? It might be ‘silent dehydration’ holding you back! Here's how to restore your body’s vital fluids ...

Just like adults under 60, elderly adults who get RSV tend to have mild symptoms, such as runny nose, sore throat, cough, ...

Pneumonia is the third leading cause of death across all ages and is the most common cause of death among children under five years of age in the Philippines. In 2023, pneumonia was the fifth leading ...

Vitamin D not only supports your immune system but can help you prevent bone disease, regulate mood and more. Here's how you ...