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Aging
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Questions for reporters to ask about Medicare Advantage
Between now and Oct. 15, when open enrollment begins for Medicare Advantage, health insurers are likely to drop some of…
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World Heart Day targets salt consumption, risk reduction
Today is World Heart Day – when the World Heart Federation and the World Health Organization highlight global efforts to…
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Reports call for changes in approaching dementia risk, end-of-life care
Addressing the global epidemic of dementia and improving end-of-life planning and care in the United States are the subjects of…
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Potassium intake linked to stroke risk in older women
Postmenopausal women who eat foods higher in potassium are less likely to have strokes and die than women who eat…
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Calif. reporter finds dearth of public records on assisted-living homes
I knew next to nothing about the fast-growing assisted-living industry when I started reporting in early 2013 on problem homes…
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New Millbank report highlights seniors’ unmet care needs
The care needs of 3 million older adults in the U.S. that require help with three or more activities of…
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Cultural perceptions of aging affect health status, caregiving
A new study out of the United Kingdom reinforces the influence that culture and societal attitudes can have on the…
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Poor sleep tied to higher suicide risk in elders
The recent suicide of actor/comedian Robin Williams has put a spotlight on suicide and depression. However, older adults who suffer…
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Georgia develops ‘accountability’ dementia plan
Georgia has a new task force targeting Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The recently published Georgia Alzheimer’s Disease and Related…
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AHCJ data include 16,806 nursing home deficiencies
AHCJ’s latest update to nursing home inspection data gives members three years of the most severe deficiencies found during inspections…