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Aging
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Driving and older adults: Is there a right time to stop?
A recent way-too-long visit to the department of motor vehicles was good for two things: upgrading my about-to-expire license to…
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Summer can be deadly for older adults
Summertime and the living is easy – sometimes. While most of us look forward to the warmer weather and participating…
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Using technology to monitor patients at home gets boost from Medicare
Remote patient monitoring – using technology to keep track of a patient’s health between doctor visits – is gaining traction…
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New investment hopes to spur cure for dementia
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. Despite decades of research, there’s still no cure,…
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Award-winning reporter educates readers about end-of-life care
Death is not something most people want to think about, let alone read about in the local newspaper. Reporting on…
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Report finds antipsychotic drug use still rampant in some nursing homes
Despite efforts to curb the use of antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes, about 20 percent of residents – more than…
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New tip sheet details sleep problems in older adults
Sleep. It’s that wonderful time when your body is relaxed, you’re soon off to dreamland and hours later wake up…
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Report focuses on challenges of disaster preparedness for older adults
Older adults can be especially vulnerable to natural disasters, be it a hurricane, tornado, earthquake, or the recent eruptions from…
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Report updates profile of older Americans
More than 15 percent of the U.S. population – one in every seven people – is now age 65 or…
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New state-by-state report card rates oral health among seniors
Getting dental care to America’s elders is a big challenge. Medicare has never covered routine dental benefits. Medicaid dental benefits…