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Apr
NIH/CareAnyware Study Reveals Direct Relationship Between Depression and Rehospitalization
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  Depression can be a significant indicator of a home healthcare patient’s risk for premature rehospitalization. Until now, however, recognizing depression and developing treatment plans have not been within the skill set of the typical home care nurse. A series of four studies funded by the National Institutes of Health and conducted by Cornell University […]

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21
Nov
Rapidly Growing Number of Seniors Use Smart Phones and Tablets for Health-Related Activities
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  According to a new report by Manhattan Research, 75 million U.S. adults used mobile phones for health-related activities in 2012, up from 61 million in 2011. While desktop and laptop usage still dominates, mobile and tablet activity is growing and the rate of increase is on the rise. Details about seniors’ use of new technologies […]

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