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.
California Mammography AI can cost patients extra. Is it worth it? By Michelle Andrews | KFF Health News | January 12, 2024 Artificial intelligence software to aid radiologists in detecting problems or diagnosing cancer has been moving rapidly into clinical use.
California Why long-term care insurance falls short for so many By Jordan Rau, KFF Health News and JoNel Aleccia | KFF Health News | November 25, 2023 The private insurance market has proved wildly inadequate in providing financial security for millions of older Americans, in part by underestimating how many policyholders would use their coverage.
Health Matters A guide to long-term care insurance By Jordan Rau | KFF Health News | November 24, 2023 Deciding when, or whether, to buy long-term care insurance can be complex. Here’s what to know.
Health Matters What to know about assisted living By Jordan Rau | KFF Health News | November 20, 2023 The facilities can look like luxury apartments or modest group homes and can vary in pricing structures -- here’s a guide.
Health Matters Extra fees drive assisted living profits By Jordan Rau | KFF Health News | November 20, 2023 The add-ons pile up: $93 for medications, $50 for cable TV: Prices soar as the industry leaves no service unbilled, out of reach for many families.
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.
crime FBI warns public about ‘phantom hacker’ scam By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | October 3, 2023 Swindlers pretending to be tech support staff, or bank or federal employees, are targeting seniors.
Bay Area Stanford institute helps older adults figure out their next act By Larry Sokoloff | Bay City News Foundation | September 19, 2023 After successful careers in law, business, medicine and other fields, "fellows" take classes with Stanford undergraduates and graduates.