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Proposed cuts to senior program funding spark outrage
By now, most of you are probably aware of the controversial remarks made by Mick Mulvaney, director of the White…
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Social isolation, loneliness negatively affect health for seniors
Social isolation and loneliness are associated with increased mortality in older adults. Social isolation also has been linked to other…
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What does the GOP health care plan mean for older adults?
Criticism of the newly introduced GOP repeal-and-replace plan for the Affordable Care Act is mounting from all sides. Advocates for…
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Looking at the price of age-related hearing loss
Gradually losing our hearing as we age – a condition known as presbycusis – is pretty common. For many older…
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Journalists learn about intricacies of prescription drug pricing
Many Americans think they pay too much for their prescription drugs, especially those who need life-saving medications for cancer and…
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How diabetes can add to the complications of aging
Diabetes incidence among older adults is skyrocketing and it’s only going to get worse, according to the American Diabetes Association.…
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How the language we use to communicate about disease matters
Does language make a difference when we address serious health issues such as Alzheimer’s and other diseases? Absolutely, according to…
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Watching – and documenting – as the end of a life unfolds
Maintaining an emotional distance when reporting on life and death issues can be challenging; even more so when you’ve been…
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New blood pressure guidelines for older adults stir controversy
Adults age 60 and older often struggle to keep their blood pressure in check. Revised guidelines from two leading medical…
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Yoga for older adults beneficial for more than pain
Chronic pain is a Catch-22 for many older adults. More than half of community-dwelling adults over age 65, and up…