Medicare & Aging

For 2020 Dem Hopefuls, ‘Medicare-For-All’ Is A Defining Issue, However They Define It

Shefali Luthra

Support for “Medicare-for-all” is becoming a front-runner topic among Democratic presidential candidates. But the phrase is being used to describe any number of policies.

Seniors Aging In Place Turn To Devices And Helpers, But Unmet Needs Are Common

Judith Graham

A new study examines how seniors with deteriorating strength and other physical functions deal with such challenges as taking a shower or getting dressed in the morning.

A ‘Fountain Of Youth’ Pill? Sure, If You’re A Mouse.

Marisa Taylor

The race for the cure to aging sparks hope and hype among top scientists — plus billions of dollars in investment.

Frail Seniors Find Ways To Live Independently

Judith Graham

A pilot program for frail low-income seniors provides much-needed help in dealing with “daily activities” and offers practical solutions.

Boot Camp After 60: 10 Steps To Turn Around Unhealthy Habits

Bruce Horovitz

Older men and women often struggle to find the motivation to embrace a healthy lifestyle. We talk to experts about how to make the changes and how to keep them.

Why Older Adults Should Eat More Protein (And Not Overdo Protein Shakes)

Judith Graham

Whether because of illness or inactivity, many seniors need to up their protein game to maintain strength and mobility.

When Needs Arise, These Older Women Have One Another’s Backs

Judith Graham

Many women aging alone want to hold on to their independence. But, when illness or disability strikes, they often need assistance. A program in New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco offers numerous ways to help.

Facebook Live: Helping People Age With Independence

KHN columnist Judith Graham speaks with Sarah Szanton, director of the Center for Innovative Care in Aging at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, about helping people age with independence.