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Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the world. As you age, your chances of having a stroke are higher, almost doubling every 10 years after the age of 55. About 66% of hospitalized stroke cases are people over 65 years of age.…
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The Medicare and Medicaid Service Centers issued a final rule with policies designed to provide greater transparency for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans. The final Medicare Advantage and Part D rule of 2023 also advances more…
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A team at Stanford University has demonstrated a new approach to reversing memory loss in mice. An infusion of spinal fluid from young mice reversed the memory loss commonly seen in aged animals, the team reported this month in the journal…
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The vast majority of patients living in a troubled nursing home in Salisbury may have to relocate because the facility will lose virtually all of its government funding. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human…
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Older people can attest that they have experienced aches and pains throughout their lives. For many, these pains can be chronic due to an injury, illness, or accident, requiring regular treatment. Across Texas, there is a growing demand for…
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Medicare retirees returning to the workforce may find that they have options for their health coverage. That is, depending on the size of your new employer, you may be able to pick up your company's health plan and leave Medicare and then…
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Scientists at the Quadram Institute and the University of East Anglia have provided evidence from mouse research that fecal microbiota transplantation from young to old mice can reverse the hallmarks of aging in humans. intestine, eyes and…
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"The reality is that many older adults have already survived the trauma, and these experiences bring so much wisdom, perspective and resilience to share as a result. Investments to increase access to mental health support for the elderly…
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May is the month of the greatest Americans, and this year's theme, "Age My Way," is an essential conversation start for our community, not just in Salt Lake County, but throughout state of Utah. When I think about it, I think of an…
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Wheelchair falls are a growing concern for nursing homes. According to the Annals of Long-Term Care, more than 80% of nursing home residents spend time in a wheelchair daily. Wheelchair falls and tips can lead to serious injuries, and with…
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