Reports Find Health Workers Still Aren’t Alerting Police Regarding Likely Elder Abuse
(By Ina Jaffe for NPR) It can be hard to quantify the problem of elder abuse. Experts believe that many
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Aging
Why Your Perception Of ‘Old’ Changes As You Age
(By Bruce Horovitz for Kaiser Health News) My perception of old age is inextricably linked to my grandmother. When I
Read MoreMedicare covers four important vaccines for seniors
Medicare’s key part of avoiding diseases that can prevent you from aging well is by providing coverage for preventive services.
Read MorePayroll Tax Is One State’s Bold Solution To Help Seniors Age At Home
(By Donna Gordon Blankinship for Kaiser Health News) Nearly a decade after federal officials discarded a provision in the Affordable
Read MoreTips on staying both physically and fiscally healthy in retirement
Health care beyond the age of 65 requires planning although savings figures for post-employment years will vary by person, still
Read MoreHow To Find And Use New Federal Ratings For Rehab Services At Nursing Homes
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) For the first time, the federal government is shining a spotlight on the
Read MoreSenior healthcare expenses no one warns you about
Healthcare is a major burden for seniors on a fixed income. What you should know is that some expenses might
Read MoreIn 10 Years, Half Of Middle-Income Elders Won’t Be Able To Afford Housing, Medical Care
(By Victoria Knight for Kaiser Health News) In 10 years, more than half of middle-income Americans age 75 or older
Read MoreResearchers Seek Sage Advice Of Elders On Aging Issues
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) CHICAGO — Rachel O’Conor booted up her slides and began posing questions to
Read MoreThink before you drink
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) As you get older, alcohol may start to effect you differently. You may become more sensitive to
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