According to the New York Times, the American College of Physicians has issued its first position paper on working with caregivers. The paper, published in The Journal of General Internal Medicine, highlights the challenges that can arise from the complex interaction among patient, doctor and caregiver and offers guidelines for providing the best care. ›› Read the article
A Minnesota Public Radio report looks at whether having medical students live in senior housing will provide them with a greater understanding of elderly patients. The housing experiment is the idea of Dr. Edward Ratner, a University of Minnesota medical professor. Ratner says he wants his students to “to have a realistic and positive view of aging” ›› Read the entire article
A coalition of groups join forces to help Minnesotans protect themselves from fraud and scams. The state's elderly are among the most frequent targets for foreign scammers. ›› Read more
Research finds that overall that cardiovascular health and social interaction is more important than specific brain training exercises in strengthening your brain against the onset of diminished mental capabilities. ›› Read more
