Hospitals And Surgery Centers Play Tug-Of-War Over America’s Ailing Knees
(By Christina Jewett for Kaiser Health News) Five years ago, Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum, an orthopedic surgeon in the Bronx who
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Aging
Aging And Addicted: The Opioid Epidemic Affects Older Adults, Too
(By Jenny Gold for Kaiser Health News) It took a lot of convincing for John Evard to go to rehab.
Read MoreWhen Looking For A Nursing Home, Your Hospital May Offer Little Help
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) At age 88, Elizabeth Fee looked pregnant, her belly swollen after days of
Read MoreMore Prisoners Die Of Old Age Behind Bars
(By Melissa Bailey for Kaiser Health News) As the number of older prisoners soars, more inmates are dying in prison
Read MoreSenior Citizens, Even 80-Year-Olds, Can Be Organ Donors
(By JoNoel Aleccia for California Healthline produced by Kaiser Health News) Diana Teller never thought she was too old for
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In a recent study suggests that U.S. veterans with dementia who receive care from several sources including Department of Veterans
Read MoreLife Expectancy In U.S. Drops For First Time In Decades, Report Finds
(By Rob Stein for NPR) One of the fundamental ways scientists measure the well-being of a nation is tracking the
Read MoreYou’re Not Just ‘Growing Old’ If This Happens To You
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) When Dr. Christopher Callahan examines older patients, he often hears a similar refrain.
Read MoreCalifornia Tests Electronic Database For End-Of-Life Wishes
(By Anna Gorman for Kaiser Health News) CONCORD, Calif. — Mary De Freze, who has heart problems, chronic lung disease
Read MoreSeniors Increasingly Getting High, Study Shows
(By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez for Kaiser Health News) Baby boomers are getting high in increasing numbers, reflecting growing acceptance of the
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