VA emergency departments ready for growing population of older Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) With more than half of all VA emergency department visits involving a Veteran over the age of
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Aging
How do health expenditures vary across the population?
(By Matthew McGough, Gary Claxton, Krutika Amin Twitter, and Cynthia Cox for The Kaiser Family Foundation published January 4, 2024)
Read MoreThese pros help keep ailing, aging loved ones safe — but it’s a costly service
(By Ashley Milne-Tyte for NPR) Caring for an older person can be tough, especially if they have complex conditions and
Read MoreMedicare Expands the Roster of Available Mental Health Professionals
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Lynn Cooper was going through an awful time. After losing her job in
Read MoreLet’s Have an Honest Conversation About What to Expect as You Age
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) How many of us have wanted a reliable, evidence-based guide to aging that
Read MoreA New Medicare Proposal Would Cover Training for Family Caregivers
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Even with extensive caregiving experience, Patti LaFleur was unprepared for the crisis that
Read MoreCall it ‘stealth mental health’ — some care for elders helps more without the label
(By Ashley Milne-Tyte for NPR) The pandemic drew a lot of attention to young people’s mental health. But older people
Read MoreIn Older Adults, a Little Excess Weight Isn’t Such a Bad Thing
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Millions of people enter later life carrying an extra 10 to 15 pounds,
Read MoreWhy the Next Big Hope for Alzheimer’s Might Not Help Most Black Patients
(By Arthur Allen for KFF Health News) This week the FDA is expected to approve what many scientists and doctors
Read MoreHuntington’s spreads like ‘fire in the brain.’ Scientists say they’ve found the spark
By Jon Hamilton on June 19, 2023 for NPR Diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s are caused by toxic clumps
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