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How journalists can use NHATS data to report on aging, disability and caregiving
The National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) is a source of national data on aging, disability, dementia, caregiving and…
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SWAN public datasets offer a deeper look at menopause and midlife health
SWAN offers something most menopause reporting lacks: population-based, multi-racial evidence that can fact-check viral claims, put local stories in context,…
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Tips for covering this year’s flu season
Flu can be a serious, even deadly illness for older adults. People over 60 make up less than 20% of…
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Better late than never? Last month’s menopause hearing points to stories
When Congress held its first hearing ever last month devoted entirely to menopause, that fact drew almost as much attention…
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Tips for covering Medicare open enrollment
It’s that time of year again when traditional Medicare enrollees can change their Part D prescription drug plan, move from…
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Buyer beware: The risks of using AI for Medicare enrollment advice
Health journalists covering the annual scramble should know why using AI as a shortcut could backfire — and what is…
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Medicare open enrollment starts soon. Here’s what to know
Make sure your audience is prepared for Medicare open enrollment starting Oct. 15. Learn about key changes and rising costs…
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Study: Does earlier menopause onset mean faster cognitive decline?
A new study found that women who experience earlier-onset menopause had earlier cognitive decline and were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s sooner.
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Nursing home oversight lags, putting residents at risk
A recent KFF analysis of federal nursing home oversight found an association between short staffing and serious harm to residents.
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How to use the Social Security Administration’s Open Data Portal in your reporting
For reporters covering aging, poverty, disability and more, the portal offers a way to localize national stats and focus on…