Showing posts with label Aging. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aging. Show all posts

Sunday, 3 March 2013

Nurse refuses to perform CPR despite 911 plea

An elderly woman being cared for at a California retirement facility died following the refusal of a nurse at the facility to perform CPR on the woman after she collapsed, authorities said. via NBCNews.com: Aging Check Here..

Monday, 1 October 2012

Dementia 'night camp' gives caregivers a rest

A "night camp" for dementia victims who don't sleep at night or tend to wake up agitated is meant to provide their caregivers — usually a son or daughter — with a treasured night's sleep. via NBCNews.com: Aging Check Here..

Thursday, 5 July 2012

High-dose vitamin D prevents fractures in elderly



A new analysis of nearly a dozen studies testing vitamin D in older individuals has concluded that it takes a daily dose of at least 800 international units (IU) to consistently prevent broken bones.



via msnbc.com: Aging http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48086030/ns/health-aging/