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Scorecard measures effects of state policies on long-term care services, supports
AARP, The Commonwealth Fund and The SCAN Foundation have released their second long term care scorecard, a state-by-state breakdown of…
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Researchers bring us another reason to get walking
A new study shows that walking 6,000 or more steps per day may protect those with or at risk of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…