3 Fun Ways to Spruce up a Walker or Cane

Many an older adult who needs to use a walker or cane resists doing so. Partly the objection has to do with the medical look of the devices themselves.

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Medicare Now Covers Annual Screening For Depression

Many people assume that as health problems multiply and loved ones die, it’s inevitable that the elderly become depressed. Not true, say experts. Older people have lower rates of depression than younger groups.

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What Would Happen to Senior Care if the Supreme Court Strikes Down Health Reform

The fate of many important health reforms aimed directly at seniors is in the hands of the Supreme Court.

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Census Data Reveals Elder Women’s Poverty Crisis

A study of census data, exclusive to The Daily Beast, reveals that more than half of older women in America are unable to pay for their basic needs.

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Hospitalization Can Speed Cognitive Decline in Elderly

Hospitalization of older people might place them at higher risk for accelerated cognitive decline, according to a study released Wednesday.

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