TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Where a senior resides might factor into whether they lose their independence to a ...

Older adults who live in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods spend significantly fewer days at home in the year after a ...

Hip fractures debilitate more than 300,000 U.S. seniors each year New research finds that a patient's mental health plays a role in their recovery Older women with higher mental health scores were 34% ...

Hip fracture surgery outcomes in skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities are tied to the patient’s length of stay, according to a new study has found. Investigators analyzed outcomes in hip ...

When planning post-acute rehabilitation for patients who have had a hip fracture, clinicians should be aware that the patient’s level of social interaction may influence the success of their recovery, ...

Elderly patients with higher self-reported levels of psychological resilience experienced faster walking speed and farther walking distance after hip fracture surgery, researchers report. The results ...

Compared with exercise alone, combining exercise training with testosterone gel application did not result in longer 6-minute walk distances (6MWDs) in older women with a recent hip fracture repair ...

Findings compared with exercise therapy alone or usual care among older women. (HealthDay News) — Topical testosterone therapy does not significantly improve functional outcomes beyond supervised ...

Hip fractures, often a result of a fall, are the most serious type of osteoporotic fracture because they are accompanied by considerable pain, loss of muscle and bone strength, reduced mobility and ...

Sophia Loren is hospitalized and in recovery after a severe fall on Sunday, which led to several fractures, including her hip and femur. The incident, which occurred in her Swiss home and was ...

From breaking news to special features, we're on it! Join the NonStop Local Chord group and always be in the know. THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Many seniors suffer long-term health ...