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Aging
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A physician offers his view on the White House Conference on Aging
Bruce Chernof, M.D., is a geriatrician, president of The SCAN Foundation, based in Long Beach, Calif., and a former chairman…
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Get a jump on covering 50th anniversary of Medicare, Medicaid
The 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid is July 30. Over the years, these programs have evolved from basic safety…
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Story ideas emerge between policy, spin at White House Conference on Aging
It’s difficult to describe the experience of walking into the East Room of the White House as an invited member…
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Ms. Seegert goes to Washington
When the confirmation email arrived in my inbox late Friday afternoon, I had all but given up on obtaining press…
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Older same-sex couples gain financial protection in SCOTUS decision
In the wake of last month’s Supreme Court ruling on marriage, same-sex married couples in all 50 states should now…
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Conference offers occasion, sources to report on key issues of aging
The Older Americans Act – signed into law on July 14, 1965 – mandated a national conference on aging every…
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Can screenings be too much of a good thing?
Medicare reimburses for cancer and other screenings as part of routine care for older adults. Of course, the goal is…
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New report ranks best, worst states for older women’s health
Want to stay healthy as you age? Move to Minnesota. Or perhaps Hawaii. These states rank number one and two…
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Experts stress increased need for more long-term care initiatives, funding
In a run-up to the July 13 White House Conference on Aging, (WHCOA) policy experts are stressing the need for…
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Initiatives look at what makes a city ‘age-friendly’
Cities are great places to grow old, say aging and health policy experts, but most urban areas are not well-prepared…