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Do We Simply Not Care About Old People?

KFF HEALTH NEWS – In the last week of 2023 and the first two weeks of 2024 alone, 4,810 people 65 and older lost their lives to covid — a group that would fill more than 10 large airliners — according to data provided by the CDC. But the alarm that would attend plane crashes is notably absent. (During the same period, the flu killed an additional 1,201 seniors, and RSV killed 126.) “It boggles...

Strange vision problems may indicate Alzheimer’s disease

In 94% of cases, people experiencing posterior cortical atrophy went on to develop Alzheimer's disease, researchers found. The remaining 6% developed other dementias such as Lewy body disease or frontotemporal lobar degeneration.

Preparing to Hang Up the Car Keys as We Age

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Lewis Morgenstern has made up his mind. When he turns 65 in four years, he’s going to sign an advance directive for driving. The directive will say that when his children want him to stop getting behind the wheel, Morgenstern will follow their advice. “I recognize that I might not be able to make the best decision about driving at a certain point, and I want to make it clear I trust...

Walk like a penguin: Keeping your winter balance

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries — ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries and concussions. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control says slips and falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injury across all age groups, except the 10–24 group. One in every 5 falls results in a serious injury, such as head trauma or broken bones. That’s more...

Canada vows to defend its drug supply against Florida importation plan

ARS TECHNICA – Canada issued a warning Monday that it stands ready to defend its prescription drug supply from US importation plans—and also said the plans wouldn't work for the US, anyway. "Bulk importation will not provide an effective solution to the problem of high drug prices in the US," Health Canada said in a statement. The defensive stance comes just days after the US Food and Drug Administration granted Florida authorization to directly import cheaper...

Hearing aids may boost longevity, study finds. But only if used regularly

People who use hearing aids to restore hearing have a 24% lower risk of death, compared to people who don't use hearing aids, a new study finds.

Woman Petitions Health Insurer After Company Approves — Then Rejects — Her Infusions

KFF HEALTH NEWS ORIGINAL STORIES Woman Petitions Health Insurer After Company Approves — Then Rejects — Her Infusions Even people with good insurance aren't guaranteed affordable care, as this KFF Health News follow-up to one patient’s saga shows. (Lauren Sausser, 1/4 ) Doctors Are as Vulnerable to Addiction as Anyone. California Grapples With a Response. The Medical Board of California, which licenses MDs, is developing a program to evaluate, treat, and monitor doctors with alcohol and drug problems. But there...

‘I Am Just Waiting to Die’: Social Security Clawbacks Drive Some Into Homelessness

KFF HEALTH NEWS – More than a year after the federal government first cut off her disability benefits, Denise Woods drives nightly to strip malls, truck stops, and parking lots around Savannah, Georgia, looking for a safe place to sleep in her Chevy. Woods, 51, said she had rented a three-bedroom house she shared with her adult son and grandson until March 2022, when the government terminated her disability payments without notice. According to letters sent...

8 Best Dog Breeds for Seniors

Owning a dog has been shown to improve quality of life, increase social interactions, and improve health.

Bolstering our sense of smell may reduce the risk of dementia

THE GUARDIAN – Whether it is the waft of clove-studded oranges or the crisp fragrance of a fir tree, the festive season is filled with aromas that conjure Christmases past. Now researchers say our sense of smell, and its connection to our memory, could be used to help fight dementia. Our senses can worsen as a result of disease and old age. But while impairment to hearing or vision is quickly apparent, a decline in our...

What’s Your ‘Biological Age’?

THE NEW YORK TIMES – If you’ve ever been to a high school reunion, you know that some people seem to age faster than others. Twenty-five years after graduation, one classmate can appear a decade younger than the rest, another a decade older. “People know that intuitively,” said Dr. Nir Barzilai, director of the Institute for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, “but they don’t understand that it’s a biology that we’re...

UVA Health has potential Alzheimer’s breakthrough

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Alzheimer’s researchers at the University of Virginia have found that a specific type of protein can damage brain cells and eventually compromise brain function. The theory is if they can isolate that protein, they can help protect the brain. This discovery puts them closer than ever to finding a treatment for Alzheimer's ... Alzheimer’s Discovery Reveals Dire Effect of Toxic Tau Protein December 18, 2023, University of Virginia George Bloom, PhD, researches Alzheimer's disease...

Social Security Clawbacks Hit a Million More People Than Agency Chief Told Congress

KFF HEALTH NEWS – The Social Security Administration has demanded money back from more than 2 million people a year — more than twice as many people as the head of the agency disclosed at an October congressional hearing. That’s according to a document KFF Health News and Cox Media Group obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration Kilolo Kijakazi read aloud from the document during the hearing...

Calculate Your Brain Care Score; Why It Matters

Key Takeaways Investigators have developed a Brain Care Score composed of physical, lifestyle, and social-emotional components, with a higher score indicating better brain care In a recent study, adults with a higher Brain Care Score had a lower risk of developing dementia and stroke as they aged. BOSTON – Individuals can improve their brain care and reduce their risk of developing brain diseases such as dementia and stroke by focusing on a list of 12...
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