Tag
Aging
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Gout incidence grows; new tip sheet offers coverage ideas
Gout is a devastating disease at any age, but can hit older adults especially hard. It is the most common…
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Report offers detailed numbers, facts about long-term care
The first in-depth look at long term care services in the United States was released last week by the National…
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Outdoor workers, people without housing especially vulnerable to severe cold
With much of the country feeling the “polar vortex” and some of the coldest temperatures seen in 20 years in…
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Aging in the new year: A treasure trove of stories for health reporters
2014 promises to be a big year in health and aging – with plenty of stories on the horizon for health…
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Research focuses on improving life as we extend it
What happens to quality of life when science actually slows the aging process? That’s what the emerging field of geroscience…
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Funding of long-term care remains an unanswered question
Most policymakers and experts agree the U.S. needs to do a better job of addressing the rising demand for long-term…
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Congressional update at GSA touches on upcoming stories
What’s really happening with aging policy in Washington? At last week’s annual Gerontological Society of America Conference in New Orleans,…
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Medicare changes payments for outpatients, home health care
Late Wednesday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released its final hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgical center payment schedule…
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Learn more about ‘longevity gene’ and how genetics influence aging
Humans have searched for a “fountain of youth” since before the time of Ponce de León. Now scientists may be…
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Culture an important factor in ‘successful’ aging
What is “successful” aging? According to experts at this week’s Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Conference, it depends on…