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Contentious nursing home chain owner gets new licenses just before state reforms take effect
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California health officials say granting the licenses prevents the eviction of hundreds of residents from their homes and provides oversight provisions, including a two-year monitoring period.Health Matters
Dementia can take a toll on financial health, as some families learn the hard way
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Research reveals financial troubles can be both an early sign and a painful symptom of cognitive decline.Arts & Entertainment
Science and empathy unite in Josh Kornbluth’s new solo show ‘Citizen Brain’
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Both personal and political, Kornbluth's show touches on a range of interconnected themes, from empathy to aging to injustice.health
How exercise helps seniors avoid one of the biggest health risks of aging
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Falls reflect age-related changes occurring under the surface and happen to about 1 in 4 adults over the age of 65.California
Mammograms at 40? Breast cancer screening guidelines spark fresh debate
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Modeling suggests expanding routine mammography might avert deaths, but risk of false positives prompts calls for a more personalized approach.Featured in Category
When older parents resist help or advice, use these tips to cope
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Family caregivers and professionals have some hard-won lessons on how to manage these evolving relationships.Bay Area
Rossmoor club teaches highs, lows of senior cannabis use
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The retirement community's medical marijuana club, the Rossmoor Compassion Society, has met since 2011.Health Matters
How to grow your social network as you age
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As your circle of close friends shrinks, there are ways to rebuild — but not replace — the social network you had when you were younger.Health Matters
