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State launches first-of-its-kind survey of LGBTQIA+ older adults
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A multidisciplinary group of researchers hopes to establish a benchmark for better understanding aging populations.Featured in Category
America’s health system isn’t ready for the surge of seniors with disabilities
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Despite the surging older population, there are fewer geriatricians now than in 2000.Featured in Category
