Study finds antidepressant escitalopram can improve symptoms, quality of life
January 29, 2009
Many older adults worrya lot. Almost one in 10 Americans over age 60 suffers from an anxiety disorder that causes them to worry excessively about normal things, such as health, finances, disability, and family. Although antidepressant drugs a
Two Spokane-based nonprofits, Spokane United Methodist Homes and Community Frameworks, are planning jointly a $9 million housing project in Spokane Valley that would serve low-income seniors and already have secured federal money to cover nearly of
Bob Scarfo, an associate professor of landscape architecture at Washington State University's Spokane campus, served as a contributing editor on a newly released book that explores the correlations between aging populations and the "built where and
The 13th edition of a locally produced resource guide called The Directory for Seniors now is available at select businesses, social service agencies, and organizations throughout the community at no charge, says Editor Shannon Wood.Locations is
Inland Imaging LLC, of Spokane, is now using new computer software that it says is providing improved diagnosis of dementia, enabling doctors to predict more accurately what the future holds for dementia patients, and provide the best possible for
French study indicates blood pressure in elderly rises during cooler months
January 29, 2009
Outdoor temperature and blood pressure appear to be correlated in the elderly, with higher rates of hypertension in cooler months, according to a report in the Jan. 12 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine professional journal.Seasonal in a
The long-term care industry is slated for big cuts in Gov. Chris Gregoire's proposed budget for the next biennium.The governor's budget includes a $12 a day rate cut for skilled-nursing facilities, and compared with that proposal, other issues in
Research shows system to be successful at helping sound companies recover
January 29, 2009
With high-profile company bankruptcies becoming a distressingly common occurrence, many would be hard-pressed to find an upside in the situation.According to a new study by three finance researchers at the University of Utah's David Eccles of be
A group that included William "Bud" Dashiell, founder of the former United Security Bank and longtime leader of its successor, AmericanWest Bancorp., has withdrawn its application to launch a bank, to be called United Community Bank.The group to
Wheatland Bank says it logged record loan growth last year while enjoying asset quality achieved by few banks.The bank, which has its administrative offices in Spokane, says it had no loan losses last year and ended 2008 with just 0.4 percent of