Vaccines are helping older people more than we knew
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Evidence suggests shots for shingles and other conditions do good things beyond preventing the diseases they were designed to avert.
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Piedmont Profile | Anne Callahan offers older residents a boutique caregiving service
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"Senior Sidekick" helps with errands, meal prep, technology lessons, pet care, group outings, prescription management and more.Around Town
Registration for PRD fall classes, activities now open
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The Fall Activity Guide is jam-packed with classes, events, and holiday break camps.health
Keeping seniors in the swim — Gym membership a big Medicare benefit, for now
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Eligible seniors can take advantage of the SilverSneakers benefit -- and access community fitness centers (and pools) nationwide.climate change
Taking aim at ageism: Stanford summit looks at changing the conversation about longevity
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65-and-over population will nearly double in size in the coming decades, and by 2034 older adults are projected to outnumber children for the first time in US history.Health Matters
Homebound seniors living alone often slip through health system’s cracks
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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The White House has launched an initiative on women’s health.health
