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Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, and older adults are at higher risk. But only about a quarter of patients eligible for screening are up to date.
A growing network of home-sharing programs is helping people find compatible housemates. And demand is rising, driven by housing shortages, rising rents, and sales prices that affect both the old and the young.
Washington state has launched the first program to help cover home care and other supports. Several other states are paying attention.
Despite widespread support in polls for legalizing aid in dying, the number of people who go through with the practice remains very small.
Some screenings and treatments no longer make sense for patients as they age. Researchers have just added a few more to the list.
With shortages of medical professionals and an aging population, thousands of community healthcare workers prevent older adults from falling through the cracks.
A long stay in intensive care can bring physical, cognitive, and mental health challenges that can take months or longer to resolve.
The number doctors use to demarcate high blood pressure keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies linking the condition and dementia.
Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.
Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.
The physician workforce is aging fast, and some hospitals now require that older clinicians undergo testing for cognitive decline. Many have resisted.
Two Trump administration regulatory rollbacks affect nursing home staffing and home care workers, and a new AI experiment in Medicare has alarmed eldercare advocates and congressional Democrats.
Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.
Paid home care is buckling under the surging demands of an aging population. But there are alternatives that could upgrade jobs and improve patient care.
In some studies, half of patients stopped taking GLP-1s within a year despite the benefits, citing the expense and side effects.
Many older Americans shun an identity that could bring helpful accommodations, improve care, and provide community.
Studies increasingly find links between higher concentrations of certain pollutants and the prevalence of dementia.
More older adults have turned to cochlear implants after Medicare expanded eligibility for the devices.
Environmental and economic concerns prompt some people to explore obsequies options beyond metal caskets and cremation.
More men are now living long enough to develop osteoporosis. But few are aware of the risk, and fewer still are screened and treated.
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