Call 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
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Older Adults
Age-friendly summit: What matters most to older Veterans
(Source - va.news.gov) With nearly half of Veterans over the age of 65, VA’s Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care
Read MoreThe Real Costs of the New Alzheimer’s Drug, Most of Which Will Fall to Taxpayers
(By Arthur Allen for KFF Health News) The first drug purporting to slow the advance of Alzheimer’s disease is likely
Read MoreGuiding an Improved Dementia Experience
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its new dementia care model. The model, Guiding an Improved Dementia
Read MoreCould Apple AirPods detect Alzheimer’s?
(By Giles Bruce for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Apple has filed a patent for technology that would allow AirPods to
Read MoreNew Weight Loss Drugs Carry High Price Tags and Lots of Questions for Seniors
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Corlee Morris has dieted throughout her adult life. After her weight began climbing
Read MoreImportant New Changes to Improve Access to Behavioral Health in Medicare
(Source - cms.gov/blog) As we emerge from the COVID-19 public health emergency, it is abundantly clear that our nation must
Read MoreLiving in disadvantaged neighborhoods linked to higher dementia risk, study finds
(By Ambar Castillo for ST A T) Americans who live in neighborhoods with less socioeconomic advantage may have a higher
Read MoreHearing aids may slow mental decline in those at higher risk of dementia, study finds
(By Lizzy Lawrence for ST A T) Doctors have long suspected that hearing loss in older adults hastens dementia, the
Read MoreAn experimental Alzheimer’s drug outperforms one just approved by the FDA
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s may soon have a new option to stave
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