High-cost rehab for dying seniors up 65% among some nursing homes
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) The proportion of nursing home residents who received physical, occupational and speech therapy
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Aging
A Brain Scientist Who Studies Alzheimer’s Explains How She Stays Mentally Fit
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) As a specialist in Alzheimer’s prevention, Jessica Langbaum knows that exercising her mental muscles can
Read MoreWithout Safety Net Of Kids Or Spouse, ‘Elder Orphans’ Need Fearless Fallback Plan
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) It was a memorable place to have an “aha” moment about aging. Peter
Read MoreNatural product found to reduce the level of damaged cells in the body caused by aging
University of Minnesota researchers have found a natural product, called Fisetin, can reduce the level of damaged cells in the
Read MoreAging population, rising healthcare costs a dangerous mix for economy, Moody’s says
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) U.S. healthcare spending will continue to rise as the population ages and as
Read MoreTicket To Ride: Pot Sellers Put Seniors On The Canna-Bus
(By Stephanie O’Neill for NPR) Shirley Avedon, 90, had never been a cannabis user. But carpal tunnel syndrome that sends
Read MoreStudy: A Daily Baby Aspirin Has No Benefit For Healthy Older People
(By Rob Stein for NPR) Many healthy Americans take a baby aspirin every day to reduce their risk of having a
Read MoreTrying To Protect Seniors, The Most Vulnerable, From Formidable Foe Florence
(By Liz Szabo and JoNel Aleccia and Doug Pardue for Kaiser Health News) Perhaps no other population is as vulnerable
Read MoreMore Older Americans Are Turning To Marijuana
(By Mara Gordon for NPR) Members of the generation that came of age in the era of marijuana are reaching
Read MoreInfectious Theory Of Alzheimer’s Disease Draws Fresh Interest
(By Bret Stetka for NPR) Dr. Leslie Norins is willing to hand over $1 million of his own money to
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