Aging/The Elderly /tags/agingthe-elderly Aging/The Elderly en-US Copyright Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:20:00 GMT Eliza Bryant nursing home closure is a problem for the nursing home industry /health-science/2022-03-28/eliza-bryant-nursing-home-closure-is-a-problem-for-the-nursing-home-industry A nursing home that is seen as an institution in Cleveland's Hough neighborhood is closing.Eliza Bryant Village officials announced this month that… Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:20:00 GMT /health-science/2022-03-28/eliza-bryant-nursing-home-closure-is-a-problem-for-the-nursing-home-industry Lisa Ryan Immunocompromised are still at risk as COVID-19 cases plummet in the Cleveland area /health-science/2022-02-14/immunocompromised-are-still-at-risk-as-covid-19-cases-plummet-in-the-cleveland-area Individuals with weakened immune systems might not be letting their guard down just yet. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:00:00 GMT /health-science/2022-02-14/immunocompromised-are-still-at-risk-as-covid-19-cases-plummet-in-the-cleveland-area Anna Huntsman As a winter storm bears down on Ohio, remember to check on your older neighbors and loved ones /health-science/2022-02-02/as-a-winter-storm-bears-down-on-ohio-remember-to-check-on-your-older-neighbors-and-loved-ones A winter storm is on its way: Be prepared, make a plan, and check on your older neighbors and loved-ones. Wed, 02 Feb 2022 21:41:04 GMT /health-science/2022-02-02/as-a-winter-storm-bears-down-on-ohio-remember-to-check-on-your-older-neighbors-and-loved-ones Stephanie Czekalinski Snow-covered sidewalks create mobility barriers for seniors, people with disabilities /health-science/2022-01-31/snow-covered-sidewalks-create-mobility-barriers-for-seniors-people-with-disabilities Cleveland-area sidewalks are often covered in snow, which could cause mobility issues. Tue, 01 Feb 2022 01:18:33 GMT /health-science/2022-01-31/snow-covered-sidewalks-create-mobility-barriers-for-seniors-people-with-disabilities Lisa Ryan Cleveland Clinic doctors discuss landmark brain study with goal of preventing neurological diseases /show/sound-of-ideas/2022-01-26/cleveland-clinic-doctors-discuss-landmark-brain-study-with-goal-of-preventing-neurological-diseases The Cleveland Clinic has launched the largest ever clinical study focused on neurological disorders. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 20:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2022-01-26/cleveland-clinic-doctors-discuss-landmark-brain-study-with-goal-of-preventing-neurological-diseases Leigh Barr Cleveland Clinic launches largest ever clinical study of neurological disorders /health-science/2022-01-19/cleveland-clinic-launches-largest-ever-clinical-study-of-neurological-disorders The Cleveland Clinic has launched the largest ever study into neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease Wed, 19 Jan 2022 20:03:00 GMT /health-science/2022-01-19/cleveland-clinic-launches-largest-ever-clinical-study-of-neurological-disorders Stephanie Czekalinski Ohio's nursing homes are bracing for potential staff exodus as the courts uphold a vaccine mandate /health-science/2022-01-14/ohios-nursing-homes-are-bracing-for-potential-staff-exodus-as-the-courts-uphold-a-vaccine-mandate The U.S. Supreme court ruled in favor of a federal vaccine mandate for some health care workers. Sat, 15 Jan 2022 03:04:06 GMT /health-science/2022-01-14/ohios-nursing-homes-are-bracing-for-potential-staff-exodus-as-the-courts-uphold-a-vaccine-mandate Lisa Ryan Akron commission will hold meetings on how to make the city more age friendly /community/2022-01-10/akron-commission-will-hold-meetings-on-how-to-make-the-city-more-age-friendly A commission in Akron will be holding a series of meetings beginning this week looking at what the city can do to better help its residents stay in their… Tue, 11 Jan 2022 03:36:00 GMT /community/2022-01-10/akron-commission-will-hold-meetings-on-how-to-make-the-city-more-age-friendly Kelly Krabill ODOT & Ohio Department of Aging launch websites to provide older drivers with safety resources /community/2021-12-08/odot-ohio-department-of-aging-launch-websites-to-provide-older-drivers-with-safety-resources Agencies across Ohio have partnered to launch multiple webpages to provide resources for older drivers as part of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week.The… Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:30:00 GMT /community/2021-12-08/odot-ohio-department-of-aging-launch-websites-to-provide-older-drivers-with-safety-resources Cory Sharber Nearly half of Ohio's nursing home workers remain unvaccinated for COVID /health-science/2021-11-05/nearly-half-of-ohios-nursing-home-workers-remain-unvaccinated-for-covid The Ohio Health Care Association reports just over 55% of workers in the nursing homes it represents are vaccinated against COVID-19, despite efforts to… Fri, 05 Nov 2021 21:12:00 GMT /health-science/2021-11-05/nearly-half-of-ohios-nursing-home-workers-remain-unvaccinated-for-covid Jo Ingles