Judith Graham

Judith Graham was a contributing columnist for KFF Health News until January 2025.

Being ‘Socially Frail’ Comes With Health Risks for Older Adults

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Researchers are identifying new ways to assess older adults’ social circumstances and identify risks that can compromise their health. “It’s a more complete picture of older adults’ circumstances than any one factor alone,” one expert said.

Por qué los adultos mayores con ansiedad suelen no recibir ayuda

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La ansiedad es el trastorno psicológico más común que afecta a los adultos en Estados Unidos. En las personas mayores, se asocia a una angustia considerable y a problemas de salud, disminución de la calidad de vida y elevadas tasas de discapacidad.

Dementia Care Programs Help, If Caregivers Can Find Them

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Programs assisting people with dementia — and their caregivers — improve quality of life and care. But millions of unpaid family and friend caregivers may not know where or how to find help.

Siete preguntas que una persona mayor debe hacer antes de someterse a una cirugía compleja

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En muchos casos, la cirugía puede salvar la vida del paciente o mejorar su calidad de vida. Pero la edad avanzada los expone a un mayor riesgo de resultados no deseados, como dificultades en las actividades cotidianas, hospitalizaciones prolongadas, problemas de movilidad y pérdida de independencia.

Assisted Living Facilities Pressed to Address Growing Needs of Older, Sicker Residents

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Assisted living was meant to be a home-like setting where older adults could interact with other residents while receiving help with daily tasks such as bathing and dressing. But as the concept has become more popular, residents are now older and sicker than in the past, and a panel of experts is calling for more focus on their medical and mental health needs.

¿Deberían los adultos mayores someterse a cirugías invasivas? Nueva investigación ofrece guía

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Casi 1 de cada 7 adultos mayores muere dentro del año después de someterse a una cirugía mayor, según un nuevo estudio que arroja luz sobre los riesgos que enfrentan las personas mayores cuando tienen procedimientos invasivos.

While Inflation Takes a Toll on Seniors, Billions of Dollars in Benefits Go Unused

KFF Health News Original

With prices of necessities rising dramatically, many older Americans are having trouble making ends meet. They often don’t know that help is available from a variety of programs, and some sources of financial assistance are underused.