Even moderate drinking may speed brain decline
(By Ike Swetlitz for STAT) Imbibing just a handful of beers a week is associated with long-term changes to a
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Aging
Putting In Place An A-Team Of Allies
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) CHICAGO — Earlier this year, 30 senior citizens convened in a living room
Read MoreSurvey: More than 50% of older Americans believe Medicare should pay for long-term care
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research surveyed Americans age 40 and older about
Read MoreGrowing Old Gracefully
If we are lucky, we all will grow old gracefully. Here are six ways to help you achieve that goal. Read
Read MoreCDC: Alzheimer’s deaths up by more than 50%
(By Brian Zimmerman for Becker’s Hospital Review) From 1999 to 2014, the rate of Alzheimer’s deaths increased by nearly 55
Read MoreInflux Of Elderly Patients Forces ER To Practice Comfort Care
(By Melissa Bailey for California Healthline) A man sobbed in a New York emergency room. His elderly wife, who suffered
Read MoreWhat’s Good for Your Body Seems to be Good for Your Brain,
Scientists generally agree if you want to reduce your risk for dementia, you should start by adopting a healthful lifestyle.
Read MoreLike Hunger Or Thirst, Loneliness In Seniors Can Be Eased
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) It’s widely believed that older age is darkened by persistent loneliness. But a
Read MoreGender gap in Alzheimer’s disease rates, caregiving needs more attention
(By Roberta Diaz Brinton for STAT) Every day, Alzheimer’s disease forces women to make hard, life-altering choices about their careers, relationships, and
Read MoreMany retirees unprepared to pay healthcare costs
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) More than half of retirees and roughly three-fourths of adults nearing retirement do
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