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More Alzheimer’s Risk for Hispanics, Studies Find
A significant number of Hispanics appear to be getting Alzheimer’s earlier, according to recent studies.
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In ‘Sweetie’ and ‘Dear,’ a Hurt for the Elderly
Studies find that speaking to older people in the belittling style known as elderspeak can have health consequences.
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Doubts Grow Over Flu Vaccine in Elderly
The influenza vaccine is quickly losing its reputation as an effective way to ward off the virus in the elderly. But should seniors skip it?
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Medicare’s Troubling Drug Gap
The next administration must rethink the gap in Medicare coverage that forces some beneficiaries to pay the full price of prescription drugs out of pocket.
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Longevity: Independent, Even in Old Age
A longer life expectancy might not result in a much greater public health burden in caring for the very old, a new report suggests.
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For Families of the Ailing, a Brief Chance to Relax
A growing number of facilities now offer short-term respite stays, which give caregivers the chance to take a break.
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In an Unlikely Place, a Family Mom Never Imagined
A woman who once thought that a nursing home meant a barren, paltry, isolated existence realized that for her mother, being there signified community.
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As Its Work Force Ages, Japan Needs and Fears Chinese Labor
With one of the world’s most rapidly aging populations and lowest birthrates, Japan is facing acute labor shortages.
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Program Reduces Falls by Elderly, Study Finds
Adjusting treatment, assessing risk and educating patients can substantially reduce the amounts of serious falls, a common source of injuries among the elderly.
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