Category
Aging
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New must-read book for reporters tackles ageism
We are all guilty of ageism, even those of us who report on or study aging for a living. It’s…
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Baby boomers suffer more comorbidities than prior generations at similar ages
Baby boomers may be living longer than their parents or grandparents, but they’re not necessarily healthier than previous generations at…
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New tip sheet highlights benefits, use of palliative care
Palliative care, also known as comfort care, isn’t just for people at the end of life. It is also an effective…
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Panel to explore risk factors, management and challenges of Alzheimer’s disease
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) finalized its decision to cover the controversial Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm earlier this month — delighting…
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Why the US nursing home system is ‘in desperate need of an overhaul’
A recent comprehensive and detailed report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine called for a revamping of…
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Upcoming webinar to explore age tech challenges and trends
The ability to live in one’s home or community safely, independently and comfortably can reduce health care costs, avoid or…
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New tip sheet explores substance use disorders in older adults
Substance abuse among adults over 60, particularly of alcohol and prescription drugs, is one of the fastest-growing health problems in…
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Is the Biden administration’s plan to revamp nursing home standards enough?
It took a pandemic and tens of thousands of deaths before most people became aware of just how bad circumstances were in…
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Falls in older adults on the rise
A new study revealed that despite prevention efforts, falls in older adults have increased by about 1.5% annually, with wide variations in…
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Care coordination: why it matters
It’s one thing to report on a story from the outside. It’s quite another to see it from an insider’s…