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Aging
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Navigating the ‘geriverse’ whether it’s your normal beat or not
Aging. We all do it; some better than others. Why do some people keep going strong into their 90s and beyond,…
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Ideas for covering Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States, after…
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Journalists, FOIA and the law: When should reporters sue?
The job of a journalist is to seek the truth and report it. To provide comprehensive and fair accounts of…
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Does hospice use alone reflect quality end-of-life care?
Hospice use is a common indicator of quality end-of-life care. The timing of hospice enrollment is an important component of…
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Dementia training standards vary widely throughout U.S.
A new survey of state laws around dementia training reveals a patchwork of requirements and standards across settings, professional licensure…
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How nursing facilities use telemedicine to reduce hospital readmissions
Potentially Avoidable Hospitalizations (PAH) among nursing home residents are costly, expose residents to additional health risks and exact a toll…
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A cautionary tale about relying on white papers as research
White papers can be useful tools for journalists. Ideally, they provide authoritative, in-depth information from government or nonprofits about specific…
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New tip sheet offers pointers for reporting on elder abuse
Elder abuse was a key agenda item at this year’s White House Conference on Aging (WHCoA). While much of that…
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Livable design helps baby boomers age at home
Unlike past generations of retirees, most aging baby boomers say they want to remain in their own homes as they…
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Reporter explains how she cultivated sources for story on senior dental care
Millions of seniors in America struggle to find dental care. Hanah Cho met a few of them who were grateful…