Health Matters Homebound seniors living alone often slip through health system’s cracks By Judith Graham | KFF Health News | December 2, 2024 There is a large population of older adults with physical problems that prevent them from leaving home.
Technology Why scammers love targeting senior citizens: 10 unscrupulous scams to watch out for By Spokeo | Nick Marshall | Local News Matters | September 4, 2024 Often homeowners, sitting on top of savings, and in good credit, seniors are an easy jackpot for fraudsters and hackers.
Featured in Category The Concierge Catch: Better access for a few patients disrupts care for many By John Rossheim | KFF Health News | July 1, 2024 Research by a Berkeley health economist suggests concierge care, and the extra associated costs, may not notably improve some health outcomes.
Uncategorized A California senior lost $700K to scammers. Now she’s asking the state to slow bank transfers By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | June 22, 2024 Will the bill prevent seniors from accessing their bank accounts for legitimate expenses?
Health Matters Older women are different than older men. Their health is woefully understudied. By Judith Graham | KFF Health News | June 18, 2024 The White House has launched an initiative on women’s health.
health Healdsburg senior housing community puts Zen-inspired focus on retirement living By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | May 30, 2024 Enso Village will hold about 300 residents 60 and over who will have access to different levels of care, including in-home care, assisted living and memory care.
Health Matters New help for dealing with aggression in people with dementia By Judith Graham | KFF Health News | May 27, 2024 A new website now offers a comprehensive, free resource that offers guidance to caregivers.
health Doctors vs. hospitals: A bid to regulate hedge funds is dividing California medical groups By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | April 30, 2024 Legislation would give California’s attorney general oversight of private equity firms and hedge funds acquiring major health care institutions.
Health Matters The burden of getting medical care can exhaust older patients By Judith Graham | KFF Health News | March 29, 2024 The health care system’s demands often do not match older adults’ capacities.
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.