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There are many challenges facing hospitals and healthcare in the modern world we are living in. I've created this curation collection to save articles that help me understand what modern health in society is.  The articles here are general in nature and placed here to promote discussion. We advise that you talk with your health professional before changing any of your medication or treatment options.  Any of the online courses listed here may (or may not) be open for access or enrolment. Most are free to browse, some may charge a small fee if you wish to receive a certificate or record of learning.   Every effort is made to ensure that these links are up to date and be aware that some of these articles may be behind a 'paywall'. If you can’t get into an article, email me and I may be able to assist.  Views are my own.
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As America ages, there are few doctors who specialize in seniors’ care.

As America ages, there are few doctors who specialize in seniors’ care. | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
Research suggests geriatricians more effectively and efficiently manage older patients’ care than doctors without such training, but low pay and stigma dampen interest.
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Older Americans spend an average of 21 days every year on health care.

Older Americans spend an average of 21 days every year on health care. | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
About 11 percent of people over 65 spend 50 or more days each year (nearly one day a week) obtaining routine health care, the study found.
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At 93, he’s as fit as a 40-year-old. His body offers lessons on aging.

At 93, he’s as fit as a 40-year-old. His body offers lessons on aging. | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it

The human body maintains the ability to adapt to exercise at any age, showing that it’s never too late to start a fitness program.

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In Australia's biggest trauma hospital, doctors are seeing an increase in older patients. They're trying something new to help treat them.

In Australia's biggest trauma hospital, doctors are seeing an increase in older patients. They're trying something new to help treat them. | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
In Australia's biggest trauma hospital, doctors are seeing an increase in older patients suffering injuries from falls. They say it is only going to get worse.
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Study links glaucoma, cataracts in seniors to broken bones from falls.

Study links glaucoma, cataracts in seniors to broken bones from falls. | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
The risk for both fractures and falls was highest among people with glaucoma.
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U.S. health care isn’t ready for a surge of seniors with disabilities.

U.S. health care isn’t ready for a surge of seniors with disabilities. | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
“For too long, medical providers have failed to address change in society, changes in technology and changes in the kind of assistance that people need,” one expert said.
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