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Older women in New York City: Is a crisis coming?
Older adults are New York City’s fastest growing population. There has been a 20 percent jump in the 65-and-over population…
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Updated Beers Criteria identifies risky drugs for seniors
A panel of experts in geriatric care has identified nearly 100 medications that should be avoided or used with caution…
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Getting sources on the record when loved ones are involved
Nursing homes are supposed to be places that care for ill, frail adults — many of whom also suffer from…
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More adults over 50 risk benzodiazepine misuse
Prescription rates of opioids and benzodiazepines are on the rise among the older adult population, according to two recent studies.…
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What does the partial government shutdown mean for older adults?
The federal government has been in partial shutdown mode since Dec. 21 – meaning it’s been nearly a full month…
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New report paints a grim picture of older women in poverty
A significant percentage of older women are struggling to stay out of poverty, according to a new issue brief from…
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New law signed aims to better target Alzheimer’s prevention, treatment
Despite the partial government shutdown, some wheels in Congress keep turning. Among them, the BOLD Act (Building Our Largest Dementia…
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Tips for examining the risks, benefits of OTC pain relief
Physicians are being encouraged to curtail prescribing of powerful narcotics in response to the nation’s opioid crisis. So some patients…
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Panelists explore what’s missing from Medicare
While Medicare may be a cornerstone of keeping older adults healthy and reducing poverty, it’s far from perfect. Closing huge…
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Former CMS leader discusses vulnerable populations, drug pricing and a health journalist he admires
Don Berwick is a former administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under President Obama. Berwick’s long…