U.S. hospitals ignore improving elder care. That’s a mistake
(By Louise Aronson for ST A T) S ick children deserve optimal medical care. So why were my colleagues and
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Aging
Fish Oil And Vitamin D Pills No Guard Against Cancer Or Serious Heart Trouble
(By Liz Szabo for Kaiser Health News) A widely anticipated study has concluded that neither vitamin D nor fish oil
Read MoreAt Death’s Door, Shedding Light On How To Live
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Nothing so alters a person as learning you have a terminal illness. Ronni
Read MoreHealth care can be one of the biggest expenses in retirement
According the a HealthView Services’ report, it found that 69 percent of adults aged 65 and older believed they’d need
Read MoreWhen an elderly family member is diagnosed with dementia, families can fight over caregiving
The current estimate of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, is 5.7 million and that
Read MoreWant To Keep Your Brain Sharp? Take Care Of Your Eyes And Ears
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) By age 40, about 1 in 10 adults will experience some hearing loss. It happens
Read MoreWho Knew? Life Begins (Again) At 65
(By Bruce Horovitz for Kaiser Health News) I was convinced I would become an adult when I turned 21. But
Read MoreDementia And Guns: When Should Doctors Broach The Topic?
(By Melissa Bailey for Kaiser Health News) Some patients refuse to answer. Many doctors don’t ask. As the number of
Read MoreHigh-cost rehab for dying seniors up 65% among some nursing homes
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The proportion of nursing home residents who received physical, occupational and speech
Read MoreA Brain Scientist Who Studies Alzheimer’s Explains How She Stays Mentally Fit
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) As a specialist in Alzheimer’s prevention, Jessica Langbaum knows that exercising her mental muscles can
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