Life 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
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Aging
Zap! 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
Read MoreAlone And Aging: Creating A Safety Net for Isolated Seniors
(By Sharon Jayson for Kaiser Health News) Phyllis Krantzman knows what she should do, but like many of her peers,
Read MoreEli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug fails in late-stage trial, dashing hopes
(By Damian Garde for STAT) An investigational Alzheimer’s treatment from Eli Lilly failed to slow the progression of the memory-destroying
Read MoreDrug side effects have led to increased ER visits in older Americans
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) Side effects from medication are causing more older Americans to visit emergency rooms and leading
Read MoreDementia Rates Decline Sharply Among Senior Citizens
(By Liz Szabo for Kaiser Health News) A new study finds that the prevalence of dementia has fallen sharply in
Read MoreHospital Companions Ease Isolation For Older Patients
(By Ina Jaffe for NPR) Loneliness can be a problem for older people, especially when they’re in the hospital. Their
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