Senior studies laptop screen for results.
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Surprise: Seniors take to online DPP better than most adults

An online counseling program reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes in seniors, who completed the Web-driven activity at a 20 percent higher clip.

Population Health
Nir Barzilai, MD
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Treat aging, not the diseases of age, says geneticist

Research on what sets centenarians apart from those who die earlier could inform potential treatments that target the aging process itself.

Population Health
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California court decides on medical liability protections

At issue is if a claim based on medical negligence committed against an elderly patient could give rise to action under the California Elder Abuse Act. This approach would avoid protections allowed in medical negligence cases under state law.

Judicial Advocacy
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3 simple ways to help prevent falls among older patients

Fall-related injuries among older Americans are rising as the people age 65 and older become a larger percentage of the population. With National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, sponsored by the National Council on Aging, try these three things to minimize a patient’s risk of falling.

Population Health
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AMA works to prevent chronic diseases for millions of seniors

The AMA continues to focus efforts on preventing the chronic diseases that have the biggest impact and fiscal strain on our health care system.

Press Releases
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IOM releases report on cognitive aging

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) in April released a report on cognitive aging. The study examines cognitive aging, a natural process associated with advancing years.

Population Health
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3 Min Read

Physicians, military officers urge Congress to help seniors, families

The AMA with the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) called on Congress to ensure continued access to care for seniors and military families.

Press Releases
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Southwest Florida takes on diabetes prevention

At-risk seniors in a Florida community are getting some extra help with preventing the onset of type 2 diabetes. About half of all U.S. adults aged 65 years or older have prediabetes, the precursor to diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Prevention & Wellness
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Physical activity helps older adults stay mobile longer: JAMA study

A structured, moderate-intensity physical activity program compared with a health education program reduced major mobility disability over 2.6 years among older adults at risk for disability, according to a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Population Health