Sharon Jayson

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Lost on the Frontline

KFF Health News Original

“Lost on the Frontline” is an ongoing project by Kaiser Health News and The Guardian that aims to document the lives of health care workers in the U.S. who died from COVID 19, and to investigate why so many are victims of the disease.

For Boomers Reframing Aging, Age-Proofing A Home Won’t Come Cheap

KFF Health News Original

More baby boomers look forward to aging in place — in their homes, rather than in a care facility. But the costs of retrofitting a house is likely prohibitive for many Americans.

Con lesiones en las cabezas, ¿los estados finalmente regularán los scooters?

KFF Health News Original

El estudio de los CDC mostró un mayor número de hombres lesionados, pocos accidentes por choques con autos, y casi cero uso del casco de seguridad. Ya se registran muertes.

With Head Injuries Mounting, Will Cities Put Their Feet Down On E-Scooters?

KFF Health News Original

As dockless electric scooters run roughshod through cities nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues its first assessment on injuries and safety. It studied the injuries linked to riding e-scooters in Austin, Texas, from September through November. More than 200 people were hurt in scooter crashes and mishaps — with nearly half suffering head injuries.

Scooter Madness In Austin Puts Safety Concerns In High Gear

KFF Health News Original

As Austin and other cities across the USA deal with the invasion of e-scooters, injuries mount — along with calls for regulations. The findings from a CDC study may shed light on solutions.

Health Suffers Deep In The Troubled Heart Of Texas

KFF Health News Original

The Lone Star State is an economic powerhouse, yet it fails to take care of its residents’ health and is home to some of the most extreme entrepreneurial medical practices.

Will We Still Be Relevant ‘When We’re 64’?

KFF Health News Original

Older adults often feel invisible as their interactions with younger people dwindle and hardly anyone seems to seek their advice. To make matters worse, studies link loneliness to weaker immune systems and poorer physical health.

Una tendencia que crece, adultos mayores que viven en comunidad

KFF Health News Original

La llamada covivienda está comenzando a ser popular entre los adultos mayores, como una alternativa al aislamiento social. Son hogares que se construyen alrededor de áreas para uso colectivo.