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Elder advocates release international model human rights convention; will go before UN
The Chicago Declaration on the Rights of Older Persons — a proposed international convention that aims to provide legal protections…
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New NIA report highlights health, aging trends
Prevalence of chronic disease is on the rise, and the ability to afford nursing home care is declining among older…
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Covering heart disease and older adults
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the U.S. As with many other chronic conditions, age is…
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RAND study: More LTSS for Alzheimer’s patients, caregivers needed
A new study from the RAND Corporation calls on policymakers to improve long-term services and supports (LTSS) for the growing…
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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…