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Aging alone ─ without a spouse, a partner or children ─ requires careful planning. New programs for this growing population offer much-needed help.
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A Biden administration rule that imposed minimum rules on nursing levels may not survive, even though many homes lack enough workers to maintain residents’ care.
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Providing affirming support to older LGBTQ+ adults could be one way to reduce their risk for dementia. These individuals face unique challenges compared to straight, cisgender seniors.
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There is a large population of older adults with physical problems that prevent them from leaving home. Many have significant medical and practical needs that go unmet.
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Billie Bob Sykes joined the gym in 2000, when she was 75, because she felt she needed to exercise and be around people. As one fitness instructor notes: “She loves everybody; everybody loves her.”
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The FDA approved donanemab, which will be sold under the brand name Kisunla. The new drug helps slow decline in Alzheimer's patients with mild cognitive impairment.
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Analysis: Florida is among the states that sought to improve quality of care by mandating the highest minimum staffing hours per resident. But records reveal that a law was no guarantee of improvement.
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Rising health care costs are fueling anxiety among older Americans covered by Medicare. They’re right to be concerned.
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The White House has launched an initiative on women’s health. Studying the health of older women, a largely neglected group in medical research, should be a priority.
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Falls are not inevitable. Simple exercises, adjustments in meds and staying on top of vision and hearing screenings can help. So can fall-proofing your home.