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Stanford institute helps older adults figure out their next act
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After successful careers in law, business, medicine and other fields, "fellows" take classes with Stanford undergraduates and graduates.Featured in Category
New Alzheimer’s drug raises hopes — along with questions
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Physicians serving Alzheimer’s patients are working out the details of who will get treated with Leqembi.News
The real costs of the new Alzheimer’s drug, most of which will fall to taxpayers
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Medicare and Medicaid patients will make up 92% of the market for lecanemab, according to drug developer Eisai Co.COVID-19
California needs thousands of nurses, but leaders can’t agree on how to fill jobs
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Some hospitals in Southern California have a nurse vacancy rate of 30%, stressing overworked staff and causing some to leave the industry earlier than they planned.Featured in Category
New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors
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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
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Researchers have found that while obesity at any age risks harming health, a few extra pounds in later life isn’t cause for concern.Around Town
Here’s what you need to know about this weekend’s heatwave
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Excessive heat warning, health advisories, "Spare the Air" alert, and more.seniors
Demand for California caregivers is rising, but their pay isn’t. Lawmakers hope to change that.
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Two bills to improve pay and safety could benefit elderly Californians facing a caregiver shortage.health
