Scientists Reveal New Findings About Older Adults Who Take Vitamin D
Story by Stefani Sassos, M.S., R.D.N., C.D.N., NASM-CPT for MSN Vitamin D is a unique nutrient in that it comes
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Aging
Prior authorization denials up big in Medicare Advantage
By Tanya Albert Henry Contributing News Writer for AMA on September 23, 2024 What’s the news: Medicare Advantage enrollees and their
Read MoreHistoric Numbers of Americans Live by Themselves as They Age
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Gerri Norington, 78, never wanted to be on her own as she grew
Read MoreIn a rural small town, a group of locals steps up to support senior health
(By Juliana Kim, Tim Evans for NPR) GLEN ULLIN, N.D. — When small rural towns get smaller, the challenges for
Read MoreThe cost of senior care: Why aging farmers fear the nursing home
(By Juliana Kim, Tim Evans for NPR) RUGBY, N.D. — Cindie Haakenson was relieved when a room opened up at
Read MoreDo I need to renew my Medigap plan?
If you have a Medigap (Medicare supplement insurance) plan, will it be automatically renewed yearly? Yes, but there are exceptions.
Read MoreA new movement within geriatric care
(By Mariah Taylor for Becker’s Hospital Review) Geriatric care has been in the spotlight for being understaffed and in high
Read MoreNew blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s. Are doctors ready for what’s next?
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) A new generation of blood tests promises to change the way doctors diagnose and treat
Read MoreWhat 5 recent studies found about Medicare Advantage
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Recent research has examined how Medicare Advantage plans differ on end-of-life care and
Read MoreOlder adults are often misdiagnosed. Specialized ERs and trained clinicians can help
(By Ashley Milne-Tyte for NPR) Errors in diagnosis are relatively common among older people. The reasons are many: older adults
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