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Care coordination: why it matters
It’s one thing to report on a story from the outside. It’s quite another to see it from an insider’s…
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Global burden of Alzheimer’s projected to triple
Cases of Alzheimer’s disease are rising throughout the world and could triple by 2050, according to a recent analysis in The…
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New tip sheet highlights aging in place trends and challenges
The U.S. population of people 65 and older is expected to reach around 71 million by 2030 — nearly double…
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The most recent COVID-19 recommendations for older adults
The CDC modified its recommendations (again) for people who test positive for COVID-19 in late December. For most people, that means a…
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New tip sheet highlights frailty
Frailty is an emerging global health challenge, but it’s not an inevitable consequence of aging. Whether or not a person…
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Racial disparities seen in Alzheimer’s disease diagnoses
Black participants in Alzheimer’s disease research studies were 35% less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and related dementias than…
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New index evaluating aging across states is a valuable resource for journalists
Where you live will help determine how successfully you age. A retrospective analysis by leading aging experts in the U.S.…
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Report: Home care workers deserve more pay, benefits
A new report from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) paints a stark picture of the financial plight of home care workers.…
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New research highlights vaccine effectiveness vs. natural immunity in older adults
New research published in the CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) revealed how much more effective COVID-19 vaccines are…
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New website helps states share home and community-based services, plus how to report on this topic
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched a new “one-stop-shop” for state Medicaid agencies and stakeholders to…