Family Caregivers Are Getting A Break 鈥 And Extra Coaching
Across the country, community groups, hospitals and government agencies are stepping in to support the estimated 42 million family caregivers.
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New Medicare Perk For Diabetes Prevention Stumbles At Rollout
On April 1, Medicare launched a major initiative 鈥 a diabetes prevention program for seniors and people with serious disabilities鈥 that is available in only a few cities.
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Barbara Bush’s End-Of-Life Decision Stirs Debate Over 鈥楥omfort Care鈥
The former first lady鈥檚 announcement 鈥渘ot to seek additional medical treatment鈥 and to focus on 鈥渃omfort care鈥 shone a light on end-of-life choices.
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鈥楽cary鈥 Lung Disease Now Afflicts More Women Than Men In U.S.
Barbara Bush鈥檚 case highlights that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 鈥 a disease linked to long-term smoking and traditionally considered a men鈥檚 disease 鈥 is now more prevalent among women.
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What We Know And Don鈥檛 Know About Memory Loss After Surgery
Memory problems and trouble multitasking are among the symptoms of POCD, a little-known condition that affects a substantial number of older adults after surgery.
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Medical Marijuana鈥檚 鈥楥atch-22鈥: Federal Limits On Research Hinder Patients’ Relief
Suffering Americans seek medical marijuana as an alternative to opioids and other powerful pharmaceuticals. Though legal in 29 states, some doctors say the lack of strong data makes it hard to recommend.
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Is There Such A Thing As Normal Aging?
Our experts track the signs of normal aging from ages 50 to 100 鈥 and there are some surprises.
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Can You Hear Me Now? Senate Bill Aims to Broaden Access To Hearing Services.
The measure would allow Medicare beneficiaries to visit an audiologist to get a hearing test to diagnose a hearing problem without first being referred by a physician or nurse practitioner.
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Older Americans Are Hooked On Vitamins Despite Scarce Evidence They Work
Sixty-eight percent of those 65 and older take vitamin supplements. Much of what we once believed about the benefits is wrong.
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Medicare Advantage Plans Cleared To Go Beyond Medical Coverage 鈥 Even Groceries
Under new federal rules unveiled this week, these privately run alternatives to traditional Medicare might provide air conditioners, rides to medical appointments and home-delivered meals.
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鈥楢ggressive鈥 New Advance Directive Would Let Dementia Patients Refuse Food
Supporters call it the strongest move yet to document a patient鈥檚 advance wishes in cases of severe dementia. Critics say it would deny basic care to society鈥檚 most vulnerable.
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Scrutinizing Medicare Coverage For Physical, Occupational And Speech Therapy
Treatment has been terminated for some seniors because therapists told them they weren鈥檛 making enough progress or that they had reached their annual limit. We examine the treatment benefits and the barriers under Medicare鈥檚 coverage rules for therapy.
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As Trump Targets Immigrants, Elderly Brace To Lose Caregivers
Families and nursing homes say Trump administration policies threaten to drive immigrants away from caring for older and disabled patients, intensifying a shortage in these low-wage jobs.
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Everything You Need To Know About The New Medicare Cards (But Beware Of Scams)
Starting in April, new Medicare cards will be issued to the program鈥檚 59 million enrollees. The new cards address serious security concerns, yet there are growing 鈥渟cams鈥 linked to the rollout.
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Lifting Therapy Caps Is A Load Off Medicare Patients鈥 Shoulders
Last month鈥檚 budget deal means Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for physical and occupational therapy indefinitely. Plus, prescription drug costs will fall for more seniors.
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Oregon Medical Students Face Tough Test: Talking About Dying
Starting this spring, aspiring doctors at the Oregon Health & Science University must prove they can communicate about difficult subjects ranging from admitting medical mistakes to notifying families about a patient鈥檚 death.
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New Technologies Help Seniors Age In Place 鈥 And Not Feel Alone
Motion sensors, Alexa and other voice-assistive technologies give seniors the tools they need to live independently and safely.
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When Wildfire Smoke Invades, Who Should Pay To Clean Indoor Air?
Public health agencies are set up to regulate easily controlled sources of air pollution. Wildfire smoke presents a different set of expensive challenges.
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Mind Over Body: A Psychiatrist Tells How To Tap Into Wisdom And Grow With Age
Seniors face tough 鈥 often life-changing 鈥 events throughout their final years. But this stage of life does not have to be limited to loss and deterioration.
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Oregon Couple鈥檚 Final Days Captured In Intimate Aid-In-Dying Video
Dr. Charles Emerick and his wife, Francie, died together last spring after both being diagnosed with terminal illnesses. First, they let their daughter turn on the camera.