Preparing to Hang Up the Car Keys as We Age
As cognitive skills erode with age, driving skills weaken, but an aging driver may not recognize that. Advance directives on driving are one way to handle this challenge.
Americas Health System Isnt Ready for the Surge of Seniors With Disabilities
More than a third of older adults have a disability. Many find it difficult to get the medical care they need. New federal regulations would address that problem.
Coping with disability and the cost of coping with disability is an enormously important issue for older adults. Nora Super, an expert on aging, shares her personal story.
Who Will Care for Older Adults? Weve Plenty of Know-How but Too Few Specialists
The principles and practices of geriatrics are being widely disseminated. And we understand much more now about how to improve older adults care. Yet we dont have enough geriatricians to meet the growing demand.
Medicare Expands the Roster of Available Mental Health Professionals
Medicare is expanding access to mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists come Jan. 1. But the belief that seniors who suffer from mental health problems should just grin and bear it remains a troubling barrier to care.
Doubts Abound About a New Alzheimers Blood Test
Quest Diagnostics is selling a blood test online to consumers. But results may not be reliable or easy to interpret. And it isnt covered by insurance.
Lets Have an Honest Conversation About What to Expect as You Age
A leading geriatrician says a lot of health information for older adults isnt as useful as it should be. No persons aging process looks exactly like anothers. So shes written a guidebook.
Una charla necesaria: qu矇 le ocurre al cuerpo y la mente a medida que se envejece
El envejecimiento altera a las personas por d矇cadas, un largo per穩odo influenciado por circunstancias sociales y econ籀micas, conductas, el lugar en donde se vive, y otros factores. E impacta en la fisiolog穩a, pero no de manera uniforme para todos.
A New Medicare Proposal Would Cover Training for Family Caregivers
The federal government is proposing having Medicare pay professionals to train family caregivers how to perform tasks like bathing and dressing their loved ones, and properly use medical equipment.
New Alzheimers Drug Raises Hopes Along With Questions
Clinics serving Alzheimers patients are working out the details of who will get treated with the new drug Leqembi. It wont be for everyone with memory-loss symptoms.
New Weight Loss Drugs Carry High Price Tags and Lots of Questions for Seniors
Although nearly 40% of Americans 60 and older are obese, Medicare doesnt cover weight loss medications. Meanwhile, studies havent thoroughly examined new drugs impact on older adults.
In Older Adults, a Little Excess Weight Isnt Such a Bad Thing
Researchers have found that while obesity at any age risks harming health, a few extra pounds in later life isnt cause for concern.
How to Negotiate With Resistant Aging Parents? Borrow These Tips From the Business World
Negotiation techniques can help health care providers and family caregivers find common ground with older adults who resist advice or support.
Cardiovascular Disease Is Primed to Kill More Older Adults, Especially Blacks and Hispanics
Cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer of older Americans, with Black and Hispanic people at higher risk. Despite medical advances, researchers say, disparities are expected to worsen in the coming decades.
When Older Parents Resist Help or Advice, Use These Tips to Cope
Dealing with a stubborn or resistant older parent can be a difficult problem for adult children. Family caregivers and professionals have some hard-won lessons on how to manage these evolving relationships.
Tips para ayudar a los padres mayores que se resisten a recibir ayuda o consejos
Lidiar con un padre mayor que se resiste obstinadamente a aceptar ayuda no es f獺cil. Pero la soluci籀n no es que los padres sientan que se est獺 pasando por encima de ellos, tomando el control de sus asuntos.
How to Grow Your Social Network as You Age
As your circle of close friends shrinks, there are ways to rebuild but not replace the social network you had when you were younger.
Fatigue Is Common Among Older Adults, and It Has Many Possible Causes
Persistent fatigue the feeling of having no energy can contribute to frailty and affects 40% to 74% of older patients with chronic illness. Yet its causes can be elusive.
Being Socially Frail Comes With Health Risks for Older Adults
Researchers are identifying new ways to assess older adults social circumstances and identify risks that can compromise their health. Its a more complete picture of older adults circumstances than any one factor alone, one expert said.
Seniors With Anxiety Frequently Dont Get Help. Heres Why.
Older people often arent being screened for anxiety disorders, even though it is a common affliction one masked by other problems when growing old.
