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Aging
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Study: Older adults who take sleep aids put themselves at risk
More than half of older adults have sleep problems and a third of them take sleep medication despite potential health…
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Poll points to dental insecurity among many middle-aged Americans
One in three Americans aged 50 to 64 are ashamed about the state of their teeth, and an even larger…
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End-of-life project brings insights – and healing – for broadcast reporter and her listeners
Reporting on end of life can pose surprising challenges and opportunities. If you haven’t yet listened to JoAnn Mar’s remarkable…
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Tip sheet looks at the health consequences of elder financial abuse
It is mind-boggling that there are people in this world who so easily take advantage of vulnerable older adults. Yet,…
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OIG report: CMS not doing enough for vulnerable nursing home residents
News on Wednesday that eight residents of a Hollywood, Fla. nursing home had died a few days after the facility…
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How paying home health caregivers more could save health systems money
Is it worth it to provide more skilled – and higher paying – home health care? That is the question…
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Why ACOs have potential for improving end-of-life care
Accountable Care Organizations, which were created by the Affordable Care Act as one way to improve the delivery of health…
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Air pollution within legal limits still can be deadly for older adults
Al Gore’s new movie, “An Inconvenient Sequel, Truth to Power,” delves into the most recent effects of climate change on…
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How to report on Alzheimer’s drug trials without giving false hope
The death of musician Glen Campbell on Aug. 8 after a very public struggle with Alzheimer’s disease has again focused…
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Shingles tip sheet details often-ignored health issue
When was the last time you thought about shingles? Not the ones you put on your roof, but the itchy,…