Will We Still Be Relevant ‘When We’re 64’?
(By Sharon Jayson for Kaiser Health News) A gnawing sense of irrelevancy and invisibility suddenly hits many aging adults, as
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One in four senior citizens has a serious fall each year
According to a new report form the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fatal falls are on the rise in
Read moreLiving Apart Together: A New Option for Older Adults
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Three years ago, William Mamel climbed a ladder in Margaret Sheroff’s apartment and
Read moreFour elements of maintaining productivity in older workers
By 2022, it is expected that nearly two-thirds of Americans aged 65 to 74 will be working. The goals of
Read moreInadequate Oversight Allows Poor Care At California Nursing Homes To Go Unchecked, State Audit Finds
(By Anna Gorman for California Healthline produced by Kaiser Health News) California health regulators have allowed poor care to proliferate
Read moreTOO OLD? NO SUCH THING!
(Source – blog.medicare.gov) You can never be too old to improve your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. May is Older
Read moreFive healthy habits that could extend your life
A new study shows American women who followed five “healthy lifestyle factors” lived about 14 years longer than women who
Read moreIncreased likelihood in developing dementia if you suffered a traumatic brain injury
A new study by Lancet Psychiatry found people suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) had an increased likelihood in developing
Read moreHearing aids linked to fewer ER visits
According to a new study, hearing aids may hold the potential to cut older adults’ visits to the hospital or
Read moreBarbara Bush’s End-Of-Life Decision Stirs Debate Over ‘Comfort Care’
(By Melissa Bailey and JoNel Alleccia for Kaiser Health News) As she nears death at age 92, former first lady
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