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Aging
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‘State of decay’ in oral health of elderly varies widely by state
With good public dental benefits, extensive community water fluoridation, and reductions in tooth loss among seniors, Minnesota has earned top…
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Rankings reveal which states are healthiest for aging adults
Massachusetts tops this year’s list of healthiest places for older adults, according to the 2016 America’s Health Rankings Senior Report.…
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Caring for an aging prison population presents challenges for all communities
With an increasingly aging prison population, how to care for inmates with chronic illnesses or other infirmities and those at…
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Mental health issues of older adults can go beyond depression
The National Council on Aging defines mental disorders as “health conditions that are characterized by alterations in thinking, mood or…
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Choices earlier in life are key to aging well, retaining functional ability #AHCJ16
Saturday’s “Aging well” panel at Health Journalism 2016 featured what might well be a first for the Association of Health…
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Taking a fresh look at nutrition for older adults
New paradigms are needed to address our growing understanding of the physiology of aging and how it affects the nutrient…
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Homeless get ‘older’ at younger ages than their peers, research says
Homeless people in their 50s have more geriatric conditions than those who are decades older but have a roof over…
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Aging well: Innovative approaches for boomers and beyond #AHCJ16
We baby boomers were lucky to grow up when we did. We came of age during an era of progress.…
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Study finds disparities in end-of-life hospice care
We’re all familiar with the very real issue of health disparities when it comes to receiving care throughout the United…
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New tip sheet offers assistance in covering LGBT aging issues
Covering LGBT aging can be an exercise in frustration for journalists. Though more older adults are living openly as LGBT…