Covid Forces Cohousing Communities to Examine Shared Values and Relationships
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Tensions were running high at PDX Commons, a cohousing community for adults 55
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Aging
Tips and resources for making your home safe as you age
Studies show that many seniors prefer to age at home for as long as possible. Lakelyn Hogan, a gerontologist, says
Read MoreEarly Alzheimer’s or just forgetful?
When Alzheimer’s disease takes hold, memory, judgment, reasoning, and language skills falter but how can you tell if a slip-up
Read MoreWhat’s In Biden’s $400 Billion Plan To Support Families’ Long-Term Health Needs
(By Judith Graham for NPR) There’s widespread agreement that it’s important to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent
Read MoreThe prevalence of advance care planning remains low.
As part of Medicare’s annual wellness visit, Medicare started to reimburse providers for advance care planning; however, the prevalence of
Read MoreWith a little planning, you can make aging in place part of your retirement plan
One outcome of the pandemic has been to make us think about where we will be living when we get
Read MoreAdvice for baby boomers aging in place
One trend that emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic is seniors staying in their homes as they age instead of moving
Read MoreReopening of Long-Term Care Facilities Is ‘an Absolute Necessity for Our Well-Being’
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) For nearly a year, nursing homes and assisted living centers have been mostly closed
Read MoreTestosterone therapy may have some benefits but it won’t help your arteries
A recent study showed men ages 50 to 70 with larger-than-normal waist size and a low-to-moderate level of testosterone could
Read MoreCalifornia Aims to Address the ‘Urgent’ Needs of Older Residents. But Will Its Plan Work?
(By Samantha Young for Kaiser Health News) Even as the pandemic derailed some of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s biggest health care
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