Medicare offers a new interactive map showing geographic disparities in chronic disease among Medicare recipients. This map examines racial and ethnic disparities, as well as geographic, across the United States.…
Healthy Aging
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How can we make the future better for aging adults? The National Institute on Aging (NIA) recently released a report (which you can read in full here) on how to…
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Can ultrasound technology restore memory function in Alzheimer’s patients? Researchers from Australia’s University of Queensland are looking to do just that. The treatment targets neurotoxic amyloid plaques in the brain.…
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ASA’s Annual Aging in America Conference What: The American Society on Aging (ASA) hosts an annual conference to share knowledge on topics aging professionals face today. Learn about aging and…
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Are seniors in the United States developing dementia later and less often? One study’s results say so. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine on February 11,…
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Brain Protein May Hold Alzheimer’s Treatment Key New findings by neurological researchers unearthed a brain protein that could offer “a whole different approach to aging” according to lead researcher Dr.…
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Caregiving’s a tough job, but you’re not in it alone. Put these tips and resources in your toolbox. For All Caregivers Prepare Early Even if your family’s healthy, having a…
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The 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines is designed to help Americans eat a healthier diet. Intended for policymakers and health professionals, this edition of the Dietary Guidelines outlines how people can improve…
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Is moderate drinking the key to a longer life? A new study thinks so. For early stage Alzheimer’s patients, a couple of drinks a day could lower the risk of…
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Last year’s White House Conference on Aging introduced many groundbreaking initiatives for elderly Americans. Older Americans, caregivers, advocates, community leaders and families joined President Obama at the White House to…
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Long-term care for the elderly is a crucial issue. Each year, new data sheds light on the state of care in the United States. The National Study of Long-Term Care…
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Binge drinking, or excessive alcohol abuse, is a surprising issue for seniors that costs lives and big healthcare dollars. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines binge drinking…