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Homeless get ‘older’ at younger ages than their peers, research says
Homeless people in their 50s have more geriatric conditions than those who are decades older but have a roof over…
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Aging well: Innovative approaches for boomers and beyond #AHCJ16
We baby boomers were lucky to grow up when we did. We came of age during an era of progress.…
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Coalition pushes to advance end-of-life planning, care
While the veil has been lifted somewhat on end-of-life and advance care planning discussions, many providers are still not having…
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What to know when reporting about age-friendly cities
You may be familiar with the term “age friendly city,” but do you know what goes into being one? It’s…
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Focusing a lens on right-to-die issues
The right to choose how and when we die has been a hot button issue for decades. Five U.S. states,…
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New tip sheet gives guidance for reporting on opioid use among the aging
Opioid addiction is at crisis levels in the United States. Over two million people are addicted to opioids, which include…
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Study finds disparities in end-of-life hospice care
We’re all familiar with the very real issue of health disparities when it comes to receiving care throughout the United…
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Continuing care retirement communities: Another version of aging in place
On a recent visit to south Florida, I met a quite extraordinary 90-year-old named Jules. He’s a former high-level business…
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A personal perspective on helping aging family members live well, with assistance
I spent part of the holidays in southern Virginia, visiting with my husband’s family. The whole clan was there to…
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Helping Lakota elders with advance care planning
A unique outreach program is helping elders of the Lakota nation to address issues of palliative and end of life…