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Aging
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Focus on Medicaid as budget debates escalate
Don’t forget about Medicaid as the budget debate occupies center stage in Washington. Howard Gleckman reminds us why this is…
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Life expectancy of less-educated Americans decreasing
Call it the life expectancy gap. While Americans with higher education degrees are living longer, white men and women without…
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Fla. reporter shares thoughts behind new blog on aging
In the latest installment of “Shared Wisdom” on the aging beat, Barbara Peters Smith of the Sarasota (Fla.) Herald-Tribune discusses…
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Panelists: Watch state activities for stories about seniors’ health services
What lies ahead for Medicare now that election results are in? Two words sum up the short-term outlook: cost cutting.…
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New and noteworthy tidbits on the aging and health care beat
The Center for Budget and Policy Priorities has published a new report that looks at Social Security’s role in keeping…
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Seniors have special concerns in natural disasters like Sandy
It’s well known that older adults are more vulnerable in times of natural disaster. But there’s nothing like a storm…
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Journalists break ground with end-of-life conversations
Is it important to talk about end-of-life concerns with older adults before they become incapable of expressing their wishes? Yes.…
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Research emphasis on Alzheimer’s treatment shifts to pre-clinical stage
My friend was puzzled. “If we can’t treat Alzheimer’s disease, what’s behind the push for early diagnosis?” It’s a good…
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Boomers face delayed retirement, dwindling health coverage for retirees
For many baby boomers, retirement is a dream that’s slipping away. Several publications have looked at this issue over the…
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Medicare gets the headlines but future of Social Security will affect seniors’ health
The future of Social Security isn’t commanding center stage in this election season. But it’s an important topic sure to…