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Geriatricians Can Help Aging Patients Navigate Multiple Ailments

By Judith Graham February 23, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Aging adults with complex needs can get special assistance from doctors trained as geriatricians.

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Los geriatras pueden ayudar a los pacientes a superar enfermedades múltiples

By Judith Graham February 23, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Nadie entiende mejor que estos especialistas en envejecimiento cómo múltiples problemas médicos interactúan en las personas mayores, y cómo pueden afectar su calidad de vida. Sin embargo, su papel en el sistema de atención de salud sigue siendo poco comprendido y sus conocimientos, subutilizados.

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New Federal Rules Will Require Home Health Agencies To Do Much More For Patients

By Judith Graham February 9, 2017 KFF Health News Original

The first overhaul of federal regulations in almost 30 years for home health care agencies will require them to be much more responsive to what aging patients and their caregivers need or want.

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How To Make A Home Much More Friendly To Seniors Using Wheelchairs Or Walkers

By Judith Graham January 26, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Experts say key steps can make a home much more accessible to seniors who can have trouble getting around in wheelchairs or walkers.

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Cheaper Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids Could Be On The Way

By Judith Graham January 12, 2017 KFF Health News Original

The FDA and other agencies are loosening restrictions on hearing aid sales and opening the door to less expensive, over-the-counter products.

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New Medicare Rules Should Help ‘High Need’ Patients Get Better Treatment

By Judith Graham December 22, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Medicare is launching new regulations in January that will provide higher reimbursements for doctors involved in care coordination for seriously ill people.

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You’re Not Just ‘Growing Old’ If This Happens To You

By Judith Graham December 8, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Some health problems that senior citizens blame on “growing old” are actually signs of a more serious issue that can be treated.

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¿Tiene estos síntomas? No significa que se está poniendo viejo

By Judith Graham December 8, 2016 KFF Health News Original

La fatiga, la debilidad y la depresión, entre muchas otras preocupaciones comunes, no son consecuencias inevitables de volverse viejo. En cambio, son una señal de que algo está mal y de que hace falta una evaluación médica.

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Thelma Atkins, 92, was admitted to the geriatric unit at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham after a neighbor at her senior living facility ran over her feet with a motorized scooter. Hospital staff got her up and walking soon after her arrival. (Hal Yeager for KHN)

Slowing Down Hospital Discharge Requires Fast Action

By Judith Graham December 1, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Seniors who feel they’re being rushed out of the hospital can file an appeal to halt the process but they need to act fast.

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First Edition: June 20, 2017

June 20, 2017 Morning Briefing

DON’T MISS IT!: KHN has launched a new Facebook group on navigating aging and will hold a live chat today at noon. Judith Graham, our Navigating Aging columnist, will be joined by geriatrician Dr. Lee Ann Lindquist to answer all your questions about the topic. Tune in here.

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How To Spend Your Final Months At Home, Sweet Home

By Judith Graham November 10, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Older adults who hope to spend the end of their lives at home need to take key steps to make that possible.

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First Edition: June 19, 2017

June 19, 2017 Morning Briefing

SEND IN YOUR QUESTIONS!: KHN is launching our new Facebook group on navigating aging with a live online chat, “Getting Smarter About Getting Older.” You can send in questions ahead of time here. But make sure to mark your calendars for tomorrow at 12 p.m. to join in the conversation on Facebook Live with Judith Graham, our Navigating Aging columnist, and her guest Dr. Lee Ann Lindquist.

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How To Enroll In Medicare And Avoid Costly Mistakes

By Judith Graham October 27, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Enrolling in Medicare is confusing and mind-boggling if you don’t act at the right time and avoid costly mistakes.

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First Edition: June 15, 2017

June 15, 2017 Morning Briefing

SEND IN YOUR QUESTIONS!: KHN is launching our new Facebook group on navigating aging with a live online chat, “Getting Smarter About Getting Older.” You can send in questions ahead of time here. But make sure to mark your calendars for 12 p.m. on June 20 to join in the conversation on Facebook Live with Judith Graham, our Navigating Aging columnist, and her guest Dr. Lee Ann Lindquist.

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Exercise, Even In Small Doses, Offers Tremendous Benefits For Senior Citizens

By Judith Graham October 13, 2016 KFF Health News Original

New research shows that senior citizens who walk or exercise regularly see tremendous benefits in their health and well-being.

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A Practical To-Do List For Family Caregivers

By Judith Graham September 29, 2016 KFF Health News Original

In order to maximize the important role they play, family caregivers must be proactive in speaking up, planning and documenting their ability to meet their loved one’s health care needs.

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Key Steps Can Help Patients Recover From A Stay In The ICU

By Judith Graham September 15, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Chances of recovering after an ICU stay rise when families keep patients oriented, stay on top of care plans and encourage seniors to get moving.

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How To Fight For Yourself At The Hospital — And Avoid Readmission

By Judith Graham September 1, 2016 KFF Health News Original

This new column explains what older adults and their families can do to avoid hospital readmission.

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Medicaid, Private Insurers Begin To Lift Curbs On Pricey Hepatitis C Drugs

By Judith Graham July 5, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Over the past few months, Massachusetts, Florida, New York, Delaware and Washington have lifted restrictions on the expensive medications, and private insurers around the country are also making the changes.

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New Insurance Policies Must Cover Mental Illness

By Judith Graham January 9, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Anyone who buys a plan through the new online marketplaces will find mental health services covered as one of 10 “essential health benefits.”

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