Blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s — if they’re accurate enough. Not all are
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) A new generation of blood tests is poised to change the way doctors determine whether
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VA emergency departments ready for growing population of older Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) With more than half of all VA emergency department visits involving a Veteran over the age of
Read MoreHow do health expenditures vary across the population?
(By Matthew McGough, Gary Claxton, Krutika Amin Twitter, and Cynthia Cox for The Kaiser Family Foundation published January 4, 2024)
Read MoreHearing aids may boost longevity, study finds. But only if used regularly
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) Among the roughly 40 million adults in the U.S. who have hearing loss, most don’t
Read MoreOlder Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans
(By Sarah Jane Tribble for NPR) In 2016, Richard Timmins went to a free informational seminar to learn more about
Read MoreA New Test Could Save Arthritis Patients Time, Money, and Pain. But Will It Be Used?
(By Arthur Allen for KFF Health News) SAN DIEGO — Erinn Maury knew Remicade wasn’t the right drug for Patti
Read MoreThese pros help keep ailing, aging loved ones safe — but it’s a costly service
(By Ashley Milne-Tyte for NPR) Caring for an older person can be tough, especially if they have complex conditions and
Read MorePatients Expected Profemur Artificial Hips to Last. Then They Snapped in Half.
(By Brett Kelman and Anna Werner, CBS News and KFF Health News) Bradley Little, a physical education teacher in Arizona,
Read MoreDesperate Families Search for Affordable Home Care
(By Reed Abelson, The New York Times – KFF Health News project) It’s a good day when Frank Lee, a
Read MoreWhy Long-Term Care Insurance Falls Short for So Many
(By Jordan Rau and JoNel Aleccia for KFF Health News) For 35 years, Angela Jemmott and her five brothers paid
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