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Patient advocates say they frequently hear from people who thought they didn't need for Medicare because they had group health. That delay sometimes forces people to cover medical expenses themselves.
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More older people are using cannabis products regularly, but research suggests their cannabis-related health problems are also on the rise.
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As state officials anticipate Medicaid cuts that could strip resources for those with disabilities and chronic health conditions, an army of unpaid caregivers waits in the wings: children.
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Vishisho Awomi, known to her patients as Chaplain Avika, is a chaplain with Vitas Healthcare. She provides spiritual support for Central Floridians in hospice care.
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Officials say prisoners have been using drones to smuggle in contraband cellphones and run cryptocurrency schemes, costing seniors millions.
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A House panel advances a proposal that would place monitoring devices in the rooms of residents, with caveats. Debate centers around security and protection vs. privacy and dignity.
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The measure would amend the 1965 Older Americans Act to include screening for loneliness and coordination of supportive services and health care to address its negative health effects.
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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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Diverse networks of friends, former co-workers, neighbors, and extended family are often essential sources of support for older adults living alone. Often it is the elderly caring for the elderly.
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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.