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Medical alert systems allow users to access help at the press of a button in the event of a fall or medical emergency. Newer medical alert devices come with innovative options including automatic fal...
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When high levels of lead were discovered in the public water system in Flint, Mich., in 2015, Medicaid stepped in to help thousands of children get tested for poisoning and receive care.
This...
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New research confirms what we already know: the benefits of daily physical exercise are substantial. However, this particular study revealed a strong association between inactivity and early death,...
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Depression is actually NOT more common among the elderly.
Cognitive decline is NOT inevitable.
Work productivity does NOT decrease with age.
And the list goes on of the various myths about a...
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A recent study conducted by Yale has revealed a major finding: seniors who were exposed to subliminal messaging containing positive stereotypes of aging experienced improved physi...
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With more than 10,000 “baby boomers” turning 65 every day over the next 20 years, the medical community will have to prepare to meet the needs of this growing aging population. The Medi...
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Senator Bob Casey, D-PA, serves on the U.S. Senate Aging Committee and, through hours and hours of testimony from constituents, he knows that the struggles family caregivers are facing is real. Senat...
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Jane Whistler turned 100 years old recently. When she moved into a retirement community called Leisure World more than 35 years ago, she had no idea that she would eventually be the subject of a study...
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There are simple steps you can take RIGHT NOW to stay active and vital as you age! According to Robert A. Levine, M.D., these easy lifestyle changes can make a big difference to your health and welln...
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Three key factors in hiring a home health aide are conducting research, financing the home health care, and making sure not to rush the process, according to a recent article published in USA Today. ...
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