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Featured Aging
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What to know about the geriatric workforce shortage
The health care system wasn’t built to handle the projected increase in older adults, and there aren’t enough geriatricians to…
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GLP-1s are different for older adults
GLP-1 access for obesity will get easier for Medicare beneficiaries as of July 1 — but they can have serious…
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How NIH-funded AI research could change aging in America
Across the U.S., researchers are working on numerous AI-based research projects that could improve care and health outcomes for older…
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Study reframes aging narrative: Many older adults improve in later life
A new Yale University study challenges a common assumption around aging: that later life means inevitable cognitive and physical decline.
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Race and risk in menopause: The connection journalists miss
Menopause is often discussed only in terms of hot flashes and mood changes — but research shows that it is a…
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A simple blood test could detect Alzheimer’s earlier, but Medicare doesn’t cover it
Medicare doesn’t cover new FDA-approved blood tests that could detect Alzheimer’s early. The bipartisan “ASAP Act” aims to change that.
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Scientists create ‘brain map’ targeting Alzheimer’s and other age-related diseases
A new study offers one of the most detailed looks yet at how the brain’s molecular landscape shifts over time…
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Home care vs. home health care: How to explain the difference
It’s crucial to understand the distinction between home care and home health care so you can fully explain it to…
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New U.S. News ratings highlight best home health care agencies nationwide
A new set of ratings from U.S. News & World Report evaluates which home health agencies exceed expectations and which…
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Elder services funding in the 2026 budget bill — is it enough?
The 2026 budget bill provides ongoing funding for many programs and services for older adults — but some advocates say…