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Why deceptive Medicare marketing may impact the health of older adults
We’ve all seen those ads where high-pressure sales tactics are used to encourage older adults to sign up for Medicare…
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Reporter takes on mental health and caregiving in new documentary
MSNBC reporter and anchor Richard Lui recently debuted his new documentary, Unconditional, which focuses on three families dealing with mental…
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Webinar to explore age, health and ageism in reporting
Recent health concerns among several older political leaders are raising questions about fitness for office. A top aging and longevity…
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Lack of Medicare Advantage mental health providers means seniors’ needs often go unmet
New study finds people on Medicare Advantage have narrower networks for psychiatric care and more difficulty finding and accessing mental…
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Q&A: What to know about new Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi
The FDA granted full clinical approval to Leqembi (lecanemab) on Thursday, July 6, making it only the second new drug…
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Resilience factors in older women could hold key to better quality of life
Study finds older women with more education and less stress have more resilience in older age.
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Poll shows most older adults use assistive tech to age in place
A new U.S. News survey finds that more seniors are adopting apps, wearables and services to help remain at home.
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Medicare announces coverage of costly Alzheimer’s medication. That could mean high premiums for beneficiaries
Medicare coverage of new Alzheimer’s treatments will raise premiums and increase out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries, new analysis finds.
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Study: High blood pressure in your 30s may mean poorer brain health in your 70s
Are hypertension and blood pressure changes in early adulthood associated with late-life brain health? According to a new study from…
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Report shows many nursing home violations not have been publicly reported
OIG says CMS underreported inspection report violations for health, fire safety, emergency preparedness in a random sample, with a projected…