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Aging
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Common respiratory virus often flies under diagnostic radar, especially for seniors
While waiting for a shuttle bus at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America in Orlando, I met…
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Increase in ‘gray’ divorce hurts finances, health for many women
When older women get divorced, their new status often puts both their financial future and health at risk than that…
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Finding fresh ways to report on Medicaid, changes in health care system
The Washington, D.C., chapter of AHCJ held an event about Medicaid in late October with Matt Salo, who leads the…
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Resources for covering HIV/AIDS in the aging population
Thanks to a variety of antiretroviral medications available, especially the widely used HAART combination therapy, those who contracted HIV/AIDS from…
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Navigating the ‘geriverse’ whether it’s your normal beat or not
Aging. We all do it; some better than others. Why do some people keep going strong into their 90s and beyond,…
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A physician offers his view on the White House Conference on Aging
Bruce Chernof, M.D., is a geriatrician, president of The SCAN Foundation, based in Long Beach, Calif., and a former chairman…
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Ms. Seegert goes to Washington
When the confirmation email arrived in my inbox late Friday afternoon, I had all but given up on obtaining press…
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Older same-sex couples gain financial protection in SCOTUS decision
In the wake of last month’s Supreme Court ruling on marriage, same-sex married couples in all 50 states should now…
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Conference offers occasion, sources to report on key issues of aging
The Older Americans Act – signed into law on July 14, 1965 – mandated a national conference on aging every…
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Can screenings be too much of a good thing?
Medicare reimburses for cancer and other screenings as part of routine care for older adults. Of course, the goal is…