In Secret, Seniors Discuss ‘Rational Suicide’
(By Melissa Bailey for Kaiser Health News) Ten residents slipped away from their retirement community one Sunday afternoon for a
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Aging
A Clearer Map For Aging: ‘Elderhood’ Shows How Geriatricians Help Seniors Thrive
(By Terry Gross for NPR) Dr. Louise Aronson says the U.S. doesn’t have nearly enough geriatricians — physicians devoted to
Read MoreShopping blindly for post-acute care is a recipe for disaster
(By Lynn B. Rogut for STAT) Many Americans have stories to tell about failures in care when a family member
Read MoreMedicaid Financial Eligibility for Seniors and People with Disabilities: Findings from a 50-State Survey
(By Marybeth Musumeci, Priya Chidambaram and Molly O’Malley Watts for Kaiser Family Foundation) Medicaid is an essential source of coverage
Read MoreWhy So Many Older Americans Rate Their Health As Good Or Even Excellent
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) A common myth about aging is that older adults are burdened by illness
Read MoreReports 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
Read MoreWhy 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
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