-
More evidence links speaking multiple languages to better cognitive function in older adults
A study published in the Annals of Neurology indicates that cognitive decline may slow down when people speak two or…
-
Best place to age is Minnesota (again)
For the second straight year, Minnesota ranks as the best place for seniors, according to a new report, from the…
-
While many expect to need long-term care, few preparing for it
Americans today are more supportive of a government-administered long-term insurance program, similar to Medicare, and think a number of measures…
-
Incidence of Alzheimer’s disease continues to rise as boomers age
The Alzheimer’s Association just released its latest report, “2014 Alzheimer’s disease facts and figures.” This special supplement in Alzheimer’s Disease and…
-
What’s keeping America’s seniors awake?
Why do so many older adults complain about poor sleep? It turns out that physiological changes, coupled with increased prevalence…
-
Health spending for elderly shows lowest growth rate among all age groups
Per capita health care costs for people age 65 and older grew by just 4.1 percent for 2002-10, the lowest…
-
State medical boards approve telemedicine guidelines
Representatives of state medical licensing boards approved updated guidelines this week to help ensure the safety and quality of medicine…
-
New AARP report looks at onus on spousal caregivers
A new report from the The United Hospital Fund and AARP Public Policy Institute finds that spouses who act as…
-
Is technology leaving older adults behind?
Joseph Coughlin, director of the MIT AgeLab, is fascinated by the intersection of technology and aging. As a keynote speaker at…
-
Survey: Older patients like, want medical homes
Older patients like the kind of team care delivered in medical homes and most of those who get this care…