Paula Span - KFF Health News
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The number doctors use to demarcate high blood pressure keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies linking the condition and dementia. -
Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions. -
Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found. -
Paid home care is buckling under the surging demands of an aging population. But there are alternatives that could upgrade jobs and improve patient care. -
The Trump administration has restored promised funds to a program that teaches people in health care how to work with aging Americans. There are 42 grant recipients, including two in Florida. -
Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp. -
Coronary artery calcium scans can offer a more precise estimate of a patient’s chances for major cardiac events. Some cardiologists say it remains underused.
