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Aging
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How diabetes can add to the complications of aging
Diabetes incidence among older adults is skyrocketing and it’s only going to get worse, according to the American Diabetes Association.…
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Geriatric workforce training supports rural elderly
A shortage of qualified geriatric health providers to address the often complex health needs of rural seniors around the United…
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What reporters should know about falls in older adults
Comedians Chevy Chase and Dick Van Dyke are famous for their pratfalls. Their younger selves could take a tumble and…
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Covering the many challenges LGBTQ adults face as they age
Health concerns for aging members of the LGBT community are numerous and varied – from battling multiple chronic diseases due…
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Experts want focus on expanding the eldercare workforce
The next presidential administration will need to tackle dozens of pressing health care challenges. A panel of experts convened by…
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New programs aim to give young docs skills to care for aging adults
Athens, Ga., is a small city about 75 miles east of Atlanta. Older adults love its low cost of living,…
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System-wide changes urged to meet family caregiver needs
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) is calling on the next presidential administration to take immediate steps…
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Reporter brings paper’s online ‘Aging Edge’ concept to fruition
Most reporters are multitasking experts. Not only are they reporting and writing the main story for a media outlet’s print…
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New tip sheet helps reporters shape Medicare coverage
Why are the nuances of Medicare benefits so complicated? While journalists may never find the answer to this question, they…
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Projected increase in health spending poses dilemma for policymakers
The aging population is a key driver of increased health spending, according to a new report from the Centers for…