Featured in Category Using hearing aids can be frustrating for older adults, but necessary By Judith Graham | KFF Health News | March 1, 2024 Hearing loss is more than a nuisance. It also raises the risk of cognitive decline, dementia, falls, depression, and social isolation.
Featured in Category America’s health system isn’t ready for the surge of seniors with disabilities By Judith Graham | KFF Health News | January 17, 2024 More than a third of older adults have a disability. Many find it difficult to get the medical care they need.
Health Matters Who will care for older adults? We’ve plenty of know-how but too few specialists By Judith Graham | Kaiser Family Foundation Health News | November 10, 2023 Despite the surging older population, there are fewer geriatricians now than in 2000.
Featured in Category Let’s have an honest conversation about what to expect as you age By Judith Graham | KFF Health News | October 20, 2023 You're in your 60s, 70s and 80s and you've got questions -- and a new guidebook by a leading geriatrician offers answers and insights.
Featured in Category New Alzheimer’s drug raises hopes — along with questions By Judith Graham | KFF Health News | August 11, 2023 Physicians serving Alzheimer’s patients are working out the details of who will get treated with Leqembi.
Featured in Category New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors By Judith Graham | KFF Health News | July 25, 2023 Nearly 40% of Americans 60 and older are obese.
Featured in Category In older adults, a little excess weight isn’t such a bad thing By Judith Graham | July 17, 2023 Researchers have found that while obesity at any age risks harming health, a few extra pounds in later life isn’t cause for concern.
Featured in Category When older parents resist help or advice, use these tips to cope By Judith Graham | KFF Health News | May 23, 2023 Family caregivers and professionals have some hard-won lessons on how to manage these evolving relationships.
Health Matters How to grow your social network as you age By Judith Graham | Kaiser Health News | April 28, 2023 As your circle of close friends shrinks, there are ways to rebuild — but not replace — the social network you had when you were younger.
Bay Area Dementia care programs help, if caregivers can find them By Judith Graham | Kaiser Health News | March 1, 2023 Unlike support groups, comprehensive care programs teach caregivers concrete skills.