New Alzheimer’s Drug Raises Hopes — Along With Questions
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) The FDA has approved Leqembi, the first disease-modifying treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s and
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Aging
Age-friendly summit: What matters most to older Veterans
(Source – va.news.gov) With nearly half of Veterans over the age of 65, VA’s Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care
Read MoreNew Weight Loss Drugs Carry High Price Tags and Lots of Questions for Seniors
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Corlee Morris has dieted throughout her adult life. After her weight began climbing
Read MoreLiving in disadvantaged neighborhoods linked to higher dementia risk, study finds
(By Ambar Castillo for STAT) Americans who live in neighborhoods with less socioeconomic advantage may have a higher risk of
Read MoreIn Older Adults, a Little Excess Weight Isn’t Such a Bad Thing
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Millions of people enter later life carrying an extra 10 to 15 pounds,
Read MoreLeqembi could cost Medicare up to $17.8B
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Leqembi, the newly-approved drug that can slow the progression of Alzhemier’s disease, will
Read MoreWhy the Next Big Hope for Alzheimer’s Might Not Help Most Black Patients
(By Arthur Allen for KFF Health News) This week the FDA is expected to approve what many scientists and doctors
Read MoreDementia Can Take a Toll on Financial Health, as Some Families Learn the Hard Way
By Sara Boden, WESA on June 20, 2023 for Kaiser Family Foundation Angela Reynolds knew her mother’s memory was slipping,
Read MoreHuntington’s spreads like ‘fire in the brain.’ Scientists say they’ve found the spark
By Jon Hamilton on June 19, 2023 for NPR Diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s are caused by toxic clumps
Read MoreA loved one’s dementia will break your heart. Don’t let it wreck your finances
(By Sarah Boden for NPR) Sharon Gwinn had been married almost 30 years when she cleared out the savings and
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