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Getting To The Heart Of Presidential Fitness: How Much Do We Need To Know?
By Julie Appleby
A recent cardiac health dust-up between former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Sen. Bernie Sanders, both vying for the Democratic presidential nomination, focuses attention on this question.
Stalked By The Fear That Dementia Is Stalking You
By Judith Graham
For those worried they have an elevated risk of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, testing is an option. But words to the wise: It’s hardly foolproof and could even backfire by heightening your fear of memory loss.
Around The Corner: 3D Housing Designed For The Homeless And Needy Seniors
By Sharon Jayson
As homelessness among older adults increases, a movement is afoot to use a powerful 3D printer to construct affordable and durable housing.
As Coronavirus Cases Grow, So Does Scrutiny Of Nursing Home Infection Plans
By Jordan Rau
Seema Verma, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, calls on state and federal health inspectors to focus on how facilities keep infections from spreading, especially in areas that have reported coronavirus cases.
Coronavirus Stress Test: Many 5-Star Nursing Homes Have Infection-Control Lapses
By Jordan Rau
Since the beginning of 2017, inspectors have cited more nursing homes for failing to ensure that all workers follow federal prevention and control protocols than for any other type of violation, according to federal records.
Dental Shock: Six Pulled Teeth And One Unexpected Bill
By Victoria Knight
One woman's experience with the high cost of dental care and confusing Medicare coverage offers a teachable moment for other consumers. Her small church took up a collection, but the surprise bill — four times what she expected to pay — was sent to collections.
Corralling Hard-To-Reach Voters With Traveling Voting Machines
By Anna Almendrala
In advance of the Super Tuesday primary, California's Los Angeles County is rotating new touch-screen voting machines among 41 locations, including adult day care centers and jails, to increase voting among populations with historically low turnout.
Nursing Home Outbreak Spotlights Coronavirus Risk In Elder Care Facilities
By JoNel Aleccia
The spread of coronavirus disease to a skilled nursing facility in Washington state underscores the risk the deadly new virus poses in elder care facilities, where illnesses caused by more common pathogens, like seasonal influenza, often spread rapidly.
U.S. Medical Panel Thinks Twice About Pushing Cognitive Screening For Dementia
By Judith Graham
Because seniors are at higher risk of cognitive impairment, proponents say screening asymptomatic older adults is an important strategy to identify people who may be developing dementia and to improve their care. But the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force cited insufficient evidence the tests are helpful.
As The Coronavirus Spreads, Americans Lose Ground Against Other Health Threats
By Liz Szabo
Health care experts thought the battle was won against heart disease, measles, smoking, STDs and other life-threatening conditions and behaviors. Better think again.
Brote de coronavirus en Washington revela riesgo en los centros de adultos mayores
By JoNel Aleccia
En los Estados Unidos, 2.2 millones de personas viven en entornos de atención a largo plazo y pueden estar en mayor riesgo debido a la edad y a condiciones de salud subyacentes.
Más inspecciones en hogares de adultos mayores a medida que crece el coronavirus
By Jordan Rau
En los últimos tres años, 9.372 hogares, es decir el 61%, han sido citados por problemas con la higiene u otras normas de prevención y control de infecciones.
En el condado de Los Angeles, latinos mayores pueden votar gracias a máquinas móviles
By Anna Almendrala
Las pantallas táctiles permiten a los votantes leer una boleta en 13 idiomas, ajustar el contraste de la pantalla y el tamaño del texto, y más.