Category: Seniors
Genetic-Testing Scam Targets Seniors
Scores of older Americans who have been targeted in a scam that uses DNA tests to defraud Medicare or steal personal information.
Webcams in nursing home rooms may deter elder abuse – but are they ethical?
Evidence suggests that ever more people are putting cameras in a relative’s room to detect and deter abuse.
Getting Older, Going Broke: Who’s Going to Pay for Long-Term Care?
‘A Slow-Moving Train Wreck’: Most Americans don’t have long-term care insurance yet many will need it.
Dream Of Retiring Abroad? The Reality: Medicare Doesn’t Travel Well
Medicare doesn’t pay for care outside the U.S., except in limited circumstances.
New Heat Wave Threatens Public Health in Cities, States
As a heat wave clamps down on much of the nation, cities are scurrying to provide shelter and assistance to the most vulnerable: the homeless and the elderly.
Health Aging: What is sarcopenia and what can be done about it?
As we grow older, the size and strength of our muscles deteriorats. For some, muscle wasting can be more severe, leading to frailty and loss of independence.
More Seniors Are Dying In Falls
Fewer than half of seniors at high risk — people who’d fallen repeatedly or sought medical attention for falls — received a comprehensive fall risk assessment,]\.
In Secret, Seniors Discuss ‘Rational Suicide’
More seniors are weighing the possibility of suicide as the baby boomer generation — known for valuing autonomy and self-determination — reaches older age.
Many Older Americans Rate Their Health As Good Or Even Excellent
When asked to rate their overall health, 82% of adults ages 65 to 74 described it as excellent (18%), very good (32%) or good (32%).
Are brain games mostly BS?
Can clicking away at animations of swimming fish or flashed streets signs on your phone really help you improve the way your brain function?
Payroll Tax will Fund Services to Help Seniors Age At Home
Washington state will employ a new 0.58% payroll tax to fund a $36,500 benefit for individuals to pay for home health care and other services.
Unions, States Confront Trump Home Care Worker Rule
Critics say the administration’s rule will make it harder for home care professionals to work together to improve their jobs and better serve their clients.
How To Find And Use New Federal Ratings For Rehab Services At Nursing Homes
Here’s information about how to find and use the new Nursing Home Compare data.
Preventing injury as you age – CDC
From the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention One in four older adults who are 65 years of age will live into their 90s. Although risk of injury increases as we age, aging without injury is possible. Older adults…
In 10 Years, Half Of Middle-Income Elders Won’t Be Able To Afford Housing, Medical Care
Low-income seniors are taken care of by tax subsidies. high-income seniors are largely self-sufficient. But the needs of middle-income seniors are ignored.