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Preventing Chronic Disease Can Reduce Medicare 10% Posted: Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Medicare can cut 5% to 10% of its total spending if it focuses on chronic disease prevention and coordinated care for those with chronic conditions.

How Should We Treat the Elderly with Diabetes? Posted: Tuesday, November 20, 2012

More than one-quarter of all adults over age 65 have diabetes but there is little research on how to treat the disease in older adults.

Tighter Glycemic Control Leads to Increased Risk for Hip Fractures in Type 2 Elderly Posted: Friday, August 31, 2012

Researchers found a three-fold increase in the odds of hip fracture for HbA1c levels below 6% relative to levels above 8%; for HbA1c levels between 6% and 7%, the odds of fracture were doubled.

Cocoa Can Boost Cognitive Function Posted: Wednesday, August 22, 2012

By improving glucose-insulin metabolism, regular consumption of cocoa flavonol may improve cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

New Position Statement on Diabetes for Older Adults Posted: Saturday, July 14, 2012

Three international diabetes groups have taken the first step toward developing a global initiative to improve diabetes care for older people.

Chemicals in Cosmetics Linked to Diabetes Posted: Saturday, April 21, 2012

Serum levels of phthalate metabolites are linked with the development of type 2 diabetes in the elderly.

Retinopathy Can Signal Impending Cognitive Decline Posted: Monday, March 26, 2012

In a group of healthy older women, retinopathy was associated with worsening cognitive function over 10 years and with larger ischemic lesion volumes on brain imaging.

New Codes for Reimbursement from Medicare for Preventive Services Posted: Tuesday, February 28, 2012

You've probably heard that Medicare now covers an additional set of preventive services, such as intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease risk and obesity, and screening for depression. But do you know the rules concerning these services or the G-codes for them?.

Diabetes Affects Hearing Loss Posted: Sunday, January 29, 2012

Having diabetes may cause women to experience a greater degree of hearing loss as they age, especially if the metabolic disorder is not well controlled with medication.

Medicare Now Pays for Intensive Obesity Counseling Posted: Saturday, December 03, 2011

Medicare will pick up the tab for obesity screening and intensive behavioral counseling, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid announced.

 

 

 

 

 

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