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New report looks at strategies to support family caregivers
The Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) new groundbreaking National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers, marks the first time the federal government…
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New legislation may improve advance care planning
Journalists may want to keep an eye on new companion bills recently introduced in the House and Senate. The legislation…
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CMS expands popular home and community-based program
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid is funding five additional states and territories to expand access to home and community-based…
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Inflation Reduction Act will benefit millions of older adults
Millions of older adults will soon benefit from lower prescription drug prices and a cap on out-of-pocket costs thanks to…
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An uptick in nursing home COVID deaths, cases
COVID-related nursing home cases and deaths are on the rise again, according to recently published data on AARP’s COVID-19 dashboard. And…
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Older adults sacrifice basic needs to pay for health care
Rising costs are putting many older adults in an economic bind. Some are skimping on basics like food to pay…
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New tip sheet explores aging in American Indian/Alaskan Native populations
Geography, race and ethnicity play a key role in how long people live. Lack of access to preventive care, multiple…
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New must-read book for reporters tackles ageism
We are all guilty of ageism, even those of us who report on or study aging for a living. It’s…
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Baby boomers suffer more comorbidities than prior generations at similar ages
Baby boomers may be living longer than their parents or grandparents, but they’re not necessarily healthier than previous generations at…
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New tip sheet highlights benefits, use of palliative care
Palliative care, also known as comfort care, isn’t just for people at the end of life. It is also an effective…