Older Brain Really May Be a Wiser Brain

New research suggests that memory lapses that occur with age might be a gradually widening focus of attention that makes it more difficult to latch onto just one fact.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/20/health/research/20brai.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By SARA REISTAD-LONG

Serious Deficiencies in Nursing Homes Are Often Missed, Report Says

Nursing home inspectors routinely overlook or minimize problems that pose a serious, immediate threat to patients, Congressional investigators say.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/15/washington/15health.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By ROBERT PEAR

For the Elderly, Being Heard About Life’s End

“Slow medicine,” which encourages less aggressive care at the end of life, is increasingly available in nursing homes.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/05/health/05slow.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By JANE GROSS

Citywide: The Lost Supermarket: A Breed in Need of Replenishment

Millions of New Yorkers are having trouble finding fresh and affordable food within walking distance of their homes, according to a recent city study.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/05/nyregion/05citywide.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By DAVID GONZALEZ

Study Links Incontinence Drugs to Memory Problems

Commonly used incontinence drugs may be linked to problems with recall in older people, researchers reported.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/us/AP-Incontinence-Drugs-Memory.html?ex=1366257600&en=f50b7fbc8aa89381&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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