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Reporting should include questions about demographics, state plans on aging
It’s hard to imagine a better statistical portrait of a state’s aging population than one available at a new website…
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Pfizer’s online community about aging fails to impress blogger
If you don’t know about Ronni Bennett’s blog – Time Goes By: what it’s really like to get older –…
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‘Diversity gap’ could hinder support for baby boomers
We’ve all heard about the generation gap, a term that refers loosely to different expectations, experiences, tastes and pursuits that…
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Experts with ties to drugmakers promoted prescribing opiates to older patients
Should older adults use powerful narcotics for ongoing pain relief? This is a much-debated topic in geriatric circles. Last week,…
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Blogger’s journey in ‘Alzheimer’s World’ brings perspective to national plan
Last week was life-changing for Bob DeMarco, author of the Alzheimer’s Reading Room blog. It was the week that his…
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Technological advances ease complications of aging
The future of services for our aging population will be shaped by the future of technology. A small example of…
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Attention to complex emotions around caregiving can add depth to stories
If we’re lucky as we cross the threshold into old age, people who we love – our spouses, our children, our…
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Seniors missing out on important wellness exams
As health care reporters, we come across this truth time and again: insurance coverage doesn’t guarantee high quality medical care.…
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Reporters must listen to learn, accurately report about the experience of aging
How do people feel about growing older? You might think this is a much-examined subject in the media. It’s not.…
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Ranking may lead to sources for reporting on aging
Health reporters covering the aging beat might be interested in which hospitals offer the best geriatric services, according to recent…