Humana now has 250 primary care centers for seniors
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) Humana’s CenterWell Senior Primary Care business has opened its 250th center with plans
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Live Whole Health #174: Motion is lotion
(Source – news.va.gov) Do you ever feel joint stiffness or tightness that gets in the way of moving like you
Read MoreBy boosting memory consolidation, scientists may be able to help Alzheimer’s patients
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) During sleep, the brain strengthens memories it expects to use in the future. Now, scientists
Read MoreElectrical pulses that synchronize the sleeping brain appear to boost memory
By Jon Hamilton for NPR on June 2, 2023 A little brain stimulation at night appears to help people remember
Read MoreUVA Health launches new telehealth program for older adults
(By Noah Schwartz for Becker’s Hospital Review) Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health is launching the Center for Excellence for Telehealth and
Read MoreFDA approves Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for older adults
(By Helen Branswell for STAT) The Food and Drug Administration approved a second vaccine to protect older adults against RSV
Read MoreCardiovascular Disease Is Primed to Kill More Older Adults, Especially Blacks and Hispanics
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Cardiovascular disease — the No. 1 cause of death among people 65 and
Read MoreScience finally figured out how to make effective RSV vaccines. Will seniors care?
(By Helen Branswell for STAT) The world has waited decades for vaccines to protect older adults against RSV. One, made
Read MoreVA celebrates Older Americans Month
(Source – news.va.gov) Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities. They are our family members, friends, mentors, volunteers,
Read MoreMedicaid Arrangements to Coordinate Medicare and Medicaid for Dual-Eligible Individuals
(Maria Peña, Maiss Mohamed, and Alice Burns Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 27, 2023) There are 12.5 million people enrolled
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