Potential Safety Issues
In a recent study suggests that U.S. veterans with dementia who receive care from several sources including Department of Veterans
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Aging
Life 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
Read MoreLife Inside The Alzheimer’s Ward: A Hidden World Revealed
(By Meredith Rizzo for NPR) Inside the walls of a geriatric hospital in France, time stands still. Light falls across
Read MoreZap! Magnet Study Offers Fresh Insights Into How Memory Works
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Forget where you just left your car keys? A magnetic pulse might help you remember.
Read MoreSlowing Down Hospital Discharge Requires Fast Action
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) The old man slept quietly as his daughter sat by his hospital bed.
Read MoreSeniors shy away from wearable devices for health — but shouldn’t
(By Paul Adams for STAT) he market for wearable health monitoring devices is booming — except among seniors. That’s something
Read MoreIt’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking, Even In Your 60s
(By Katherine Hobson for NPR) Older people who smoke may think there’s no reason to give up the habit. After
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