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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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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.
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The program has been around for decades. But in the past few years, new PACE centers have been opening around Florida, including many that are in the middle of the approval process.
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Hurricane season begins Saturday, and emergency officials want older adults to start preparing now before any storm threaten the state. They share tips about how to get ready without breaking the bank.
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A sedative shouldn’t be the first thing tried to help people with dementia who exhibit distressing behaviors. A new website is a comprehensive, free resource that offers guidance to caregivers.
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Clinicians in Southwest Florida are seeing this trend and trying to educate patients who are in relationships that may not be monogamous.
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Many older adults who need hospital care are getting stuck in ER limbo — sometimes over a day. The long waits for seniors who are frail, with multiple medical issues, lead to a host of additional medical problems.
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The Do More, Feel Better program trains seniors to help other older adults plan activities, which can boost mental health.