Geriatrics Research Highlights

November 25, 2017

Geriatrics Research Highlights

Podcast
Redesigning Health Care Systems to Be Older Adult Friendly
GeriPal speaks with Dr. Samir K. Sinha, MD, on how he has influenced local and national policy in Canada to redesign the way care is delivered to older adults. 

Vitamin D
Mixed Findings on Vitamin D Supplements for Non-Skeletal Conditions
A new study conflicts with earlier findings regarding vitamin D supplementation in middle-aged and older adults, especially those in hospitals or living in institutions. 

Podcast
Palliative Care in Kamogawa City, Japan
In this interview, GeriPal talks with Sandra Moody, MD, about her experiences in geriatrics and palliative care in Kamogawa City, Japan. Dr Moody helped to start the hospice and palliative care service at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center prior to moving to Japan. 

Medicare
Rising Medicare Costs Leave Many US Seniors With a Flat COLA
For Millicent Graves, age 73, the 2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announced by Social Security for 2018 last month will boost her monthly benefit by $20.70, but that increase will be wiped out by a higher Medicare Part B premium, which will be deducted from her Social Security benefit.