Earwax, Of All Things, Poses Unrecognized Risk In Long-Term Care
(By JoNel Aleccia for Kaiser Health News) Of all the indignities that come with aging, excessive earwax may be the
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A Late-Life Surprise: Taking Care Of Frail, Aging Parents
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) “This won’t go on for very long,” Sharon Hall said to herself when
Read MoreAfter-hours telemedicine services reduced avoidable hospitalizations
According to a case study published in the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC), found one New York skilled nursing
Read MoreIs physical activity the key to staying young?
According to research, increasing your physical activity or feeling more in control of your life could be the secret to
Read MoreLearning To Live Well With Dementia
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Imagine your doctor telling you have Alzheimer’s disease or some other type of
Read MoreDoes a chemical imbalance contribute to Alzheirmer’s Disease
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have found new evidence in mouse brains cells called astrocytes, that one root
Read MoreOff Your Mental Game? You Could Be Mildly Dehydrated
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) Was it hard to concentrate during that long meeting? Does the crossword seem a little
Read MoreDifficulty swallowing has serious consequences for health and quality of life as we age
A new study finds as the loss of muscle and function in the throat occurs it comes more difficult for
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity collaborating with health professions to address home’s usability for older adults
Habitat for Humanity will be implementing CAPABLE program in six new areas across the United States. Short for Community Aging
Read MoreOlder people with broken bones face a higher risk of death
According to a new study published recently, broken bones among older people increase their risk of death for up to
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