Tag: health care costs
Research Isolates Population Ageing as the Dominant Influence on Musculoskeletal Health Trends
New research shows that, in around one-third of countries and territories worldwide, population ageing was the single most…
Enhancing Longevity Through Improved Hand Dexterity
Among older adults, the decline in lower limb strength—necessary for walking, standing, and maintaining balance—has long been recognised…
Resilience in a Pandemic: How Japan’s Older Adults Adapted to COVID-19 Healthcare Challenges
Public health emergencies, particularly pandemics such as COVID-19, exert severe pressure on healthcare systems, often leading to long-term…
Predicting Long-Term Care Needs in Older Adults Through Body Composition Analysis
As populations worldwide continue to age, the urgency of preventing functional decline and mitigating the future need for…
Financial Woes Predominant: Older Adults Rank Health Costs as Principal Concern, Survey Reveals
A recent poll by the University of Michigan's National Poll on Healthy Aging has highlighted the significant financial…
Public Health Initiatives Aimed at Reducing Dementia Risk Could Potentially Save the UK Economy Up to £4 Billion
Public health interventions aimed at reducing dementia risk factors could potentially save up to £4 billion in England…
Forecasting Ahead: Simple Tools to Assess Risks of Falling
The escalating demographic shift towards an ageing global population introduces a pressing issue: the increased risk of falls…
Evaluation of the Economic Effects of Alternative Healthcare Delivery Methods for Elderly Patients in Emergency Departments
Overcrowding and long waiting times in emergency departments (EDs) are pressing issues in Ireland and across the globe,…
Research Reveals Mental Health Challenges Among Home Health Aides
Home health aides (HHAs) are increasingly recognized for their crucial role in patient care, particularly for those wishing…
Projected Population Shifts and Risk Factors Expected to Triple U.S. Cardiovascular Disease Costs by 2050
Driven by an increasingly diverse and ageing population, coupled with a significant rise in risk factors such as…
Study Finds Higher Healthcare Costs Linked to Unplanned Utilization Among Patients with Cognitive Impairment
Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School and the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine utilised population-based Singapore Chinese…
At least one-third of cancer patients are affected by financial toxicity
Financial distress, known as "financial toxicity," is experienced by at least a third of Canadians diagnosed with cancer,…