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Aging
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Aging: Line between mild cognitive impairment, normal aging can seem blurred
As we age, we expect a certain decline in our cognitive abilities. But fairly recently, scientists at the Mayo Clinic…
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Columnist finds evidence in question of controlling health care costs
Recently in this blog I suggested that reporters examine insurance companies’ record of controlling health care costs for older adults.…
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Stories are waiting to be found in new stats on seniors
Older Americans 2012, a new report from the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics, is an important resource for reporters…
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Shifts in aging populations affect communities; check data for your state
Which region of the country is aging most rapidly? It’s New England, where all six states appear on the list…
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Baby boomers’ votes have potential to influence many political issues
Governing magazine has joined the ranks of publications turning a spotlight on the aging of America. Especially worth reading is…
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New tool allows searches of nursing home inspection reports
For the first time, reporters anywhere in the country can search nursing home inspection reports online and see how often…
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Aging in LGBT community comes with anxiety, silence for some
For a generation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adults now in their 60s, 70s and 80s, silence was, for…
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Tip sheet offers guidance for covering hospice, palliative care
As 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day, Medicare spending will skyrocket. About 30 percent of Medicare’s costs are for…
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Ryan selection brings Medicare, Medicaid proposals to forefront
It’s time to bone up on Republican proposals for overhauling Medicare and Medicaid, and how they compare with the Democrat’s…
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Think tank ranks best cities for aging based on 78 indicators
There’s no doubt about it: Baby boomers plan to age in place, and they’d like to do so in communities…