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Aging
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Bipartisan, bicameral caucus launched to put caregiving in spotlight
Who says Congress can’t cooperate? Two Republicans and two Democrats yesterday announced the formation of the bipartisan, bicameral Assisting Caregivers…
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Talking about end of life and palliative care: Part two of a conversation with Nancy Berlinger
Nancy Berlinger, Ph.D., is a research scholar at The Hastings Center and co-author of a retrospective article on palliative and…
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How the discussion on dying has changed over 40 years: A conversation with Nancy Berlinger
If you want a refresher on how far society has come on dealing with end-of-life care issues — and what…
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SuperAger brains distinctly different than those of peers
Why do the brains of some older adults look very different than those of their peers? Scientists at Northwestern University…
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Program uses pharmacists to help manage complex health needs
As the Department of Health and Human Services continues its shift towards an outcomes-based payment model, one small health system is…
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NIH cautions older adults, caregivers to be vigilant about hypothermia
Hypothermia is a dangerous drop in body temperature that may result in long term, serious health problems such as a…
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Shared wisdom: Shooting video of older adults
Sometimes all we need is a quick suggestion from our peers to zero in on a good story. In the…
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Is early-onset Alzheimer’s getting the attention it deserves?
Julianne Moore just won a Golden Globe for her vivid portrayal of the title character in “Still Alice.” The movie,…
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Flu hitting seniors hard across the country
It’s the first week of January and winter seems to have finally arrived with a vengeance. In addition to the…
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Looking ahead to reporting on aging in the new year
There are plenty of aging-related stories on the horizon for 2015. Here are just some issues and ideas to get…