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Today’s aging boomers may be less healthy elders than expected, study says
New research refutes the common assumption that baby boomers are healthier than previous generations and will remain so into old…
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Link between air quality, residents’ lung health seen in European nursing homes
Like the United States, most European nations face an increasingly aging population, with more elderly living in some type of…
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The aging Latino population faces unique challenges
All family caregivers face struggle to provide appropriate care to their loved ones, while balancing work, other family obligations and…
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Bipartisan, bicameral caucus launched to put caregiving in spotlight
Who says Congress can’t cooperate? Two Republicans and two Democrats yesterday announced the formation of the bipartisan, bicameral Assisting Caregivers…
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Talking about end of life and palliative care: Part two of a conversation with Nancy Berlinger
Nancy Berlinger, Ph.D., is a research scholar at The Hastings Center and co-author of a retrospective article on palliative and…
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How the discussion on dying has changed over 40 years: A conversation with Nancy Berlinger
If you want a refresher on how far society has come on dealing with end-of-life care issues — and what…
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SuperAger brains distinctly different than those of peers
Why do the brains of some older adults look very different than those of their peers? Scientists at Northwestern University…
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Program uses pharmacists to help manage complex health needs
As the Department of Health and Human Services continues its shift towards an outcomes-based payment model, one small health system is…
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NIH cautions older adults, caregivers to be vigilant about hypothermia
Hypothermia is a dangerous drop in body temperature that may result in long term, serious health problems such as a…
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Is early-onset Alzheimer’s getting the attention it deserves?
Julianne Moore just won a Golden Globe for her vivid portrayal of the title character in “Still Alice.” The movie,…