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About FHA | Editorial Board | Contact Us | Join Mailing List   New Research The FHA's New Research Summaries are based on recent studies published in The Journal of The American Geriatrics Society (JAGS). These summaries are intended to help the public better understand the often complicated language of modern medicine and to help keep older adults and their caregivers updated on cutting-edge research in geriatrics. December 2011 Vitamin D is Shown to Improve Muscle Strength and Balance in Older Adults   November 2011 Patients with Mild Memory-type Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or Early Stage- Alzheimer’s Disease Often Prefer More Control Over Decisions, Particularly Social Decisions   October 2011 Identifying a Subclinical Form of Delirium: Better Screening Methods Could Influence Health Outcomes   September 2011 Osteoporosis Medication: Good for Bone and Financial Health   August 2011 Depression in Older Adults: Too Much Treatment or Not Enough? Sex and The Senior: Sexual Satisfaction Levels Remain Stable in Older Women   July 2011 Managing Multiple Medications in Older Adults Timing Can Be Everything: Life and Death Choices Often Delayed When Surrogates are Sole Decision-Makers   June 2011 Recognizing Depression in Older Adults: Not Just an Inevitable Sign of Old Age   May 2011 Healthy Fats May Help Your Mind Sharper With Age   April 2011 Early Intervention Can Reduce Hospital Admissions Among Nursing Home Residents   March 2011 High Blood Pressure Accelerates Slowing of Walking Speed in Older Adults   February 2011 A Healthy Lifestyle Delays Disability in Older Adults A Positive Outlook May Help Older Adults Overcome Exhaustion   January 2011 “Belly Fat” Raises Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Risks for Older Women Older Women who are Depressed Have Twice the Risk for Developing Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Later in Life   Click here to view 2010 topics Click here to view 2009 topics Click here to view 2008 topics Click here to view 2007 topics Click here to view 2006 topics Click here to view 2005 topics Click here to view 2004 topics