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Aging
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Having both hearing and vision loss may double risk of dementia
Losing some hearing or eyesight is fairly common as we age. However, a new study says losing function in both…
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New tip sheet reviews use of cannabis among older adults
Cannabis. Weed. Pot. Whatever you call it, marijuana use is on the rise among the older population, especially the Baby…
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Tip sheet highlights ongoing problem of food insecurity for older adults
Food insecurity is a nicer way of saying people are going hungry. Many of those people are older adults—often poor,…
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Vaccine hesitancy among rural elders, caregivers nearly double of more urban counterparts
A recent survey of family caregivers revealed some troubling information about the divide between rural and urban communities regarding COVID-19…
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Report says better evidence needed on effective dementia interventions
Strong evidence on dementia care interventions is lacking, and what exists does not reflect the experiences of diverse populations, according…
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New report calls for U.S. universal coverage of long-term care for older adults
The heavy toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on older Americans highlights the need to strengthen the nation’s safety…
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New Alzheimer’s drug shows promise, but don’t celebrate yet
A recent announcement by drugmaker Eli Lilly that its drug donanemab slowed the progression of Alzheimer’s by nearly one-third is…
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Geriatric EDs save money, improve outcomes — so why aren’t there more of them?
Millions of Medicare beneficiaries are admitted to the hospital each year because they cannot be safely discharged to go home.…
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Journalists can help shed light on COVID-19 vaccine schemes
It’s still difficult for many eligible older adults in parts of the U.S. to get COVID-19 vaccination appointments. And that’s…
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Study shows racial differences in COVID-19 nursing home deaths
Racial disparities are glaringly obvious when examining COVID-19 caseloads, hospitalizations and deaths. A new study in JAMA Open looks at…