¿Deberían los adultos mayores someterse a cirugías invasivas? Nueva investigación ofrece guía
By Judith Graham
November 28, 2022
KFF Health News Original
Casi 1 de cada 7 adultos mayores muere dentro del año después de someterse a una cirugía mayor, según un nuevo estudio que arroja luz sobre los riesgos que enfrentan las personas mayores cuando tienen procedimientos invasivos.
Should Older Seniors Risk Major Surgery? New Research Offers Guidance
By Judith Graham
November 28, 2022
KFF Health News Original
An important new study offers much-needed data to inform older Americans of the risks and benefits they must weigh when facing major surgery.
Hurricane Ian’s Deadly Impact on Florida Seniors Exposes Need for New Preparation Strategies
By Judith Graham
November 2, 2022
KFF Health News Original
Lengthy checklists from public health officials on handling emergencies miss vulnerable seniors who can’t always follow the recommendations.
Photographer’s 12-Year Quest to Document Her Life Produces a Rich Portrait of Aging
By Judith Graham
October 7, 2022
KFF Health News Original
Twelve years ago, Marna Clarke was seized by a desire to examine what she looked like at age 70 — and to document the results. This creative project has sustained and engaged her since.
Clearing Pollution Helps Clear the Fog of Aging — And May Cut the Risk of Dementia
By Judith Graham
September 20, 2022
KFF Health News Original
Two studies published this year provide evidence that older adults’ cognitive health may benefit if air quality is improved.
While Inflation Takes a Toll on Seniors, Billions of Dollars in Benefits Go Unused
By Judith Graham
September 12, 2022
KFF Health News Original
With prices of necessities rising dramatically, many older Americans are having trouble making ends meet. They often don’t know that help is available from a variety of programs, and some sources of financial assistance are underused.
‘It’s Becoming Too Expensive to Live’: Anxious Older Adults Try to Cope With Limited Budgets
By Judith Graham
September 7, 2022
KFF Health News Original
Three women explain how life’s surprises can catapult their efforts to carefully manage limited budgets and lead to financial distress.
Readers and Tweeters Diagnose Greed and Chronic Pain Within US Health Care System
January 19, 2023
KFF Health News Original
KHN gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.
Cognitive Rehab May Help Older Adults Clear Covid-Related Brain Fog
By Judith Graham
August 5, 2022
KFF Health News Original
People whose brains have been injured by concussions, traumatic accidents, strokes, or neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s disease can benefit from targeted therapy. Experts also employ therapies for long-covid patients with memory and language problems.
‘True Cost of Aging’ Index Shows Many Seniors Can’t Afford Basic Necessities
By Judith Graham
July 25, 2022
KFF Health News Original
The Elder Index, developed by researchers at the University of Massachusetts-Boston, shows that nearly 5 million older women living alone, 2 million older men living alone, and more than 2 million older couples have incomes that make them economically insecure.
Readers and Tweeters Weigh Marijuana’s Merits Against Those of Alcohol or Opioids
May 31, 2023
KFF Health News Original
KFF Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.
Confronting Ageism in Health Care: A Conversation for Patients, Caregivers and Clinicians
October 22, 2021
KFF Health News Original
A frank, practical and empowering conversation about this pervasive, systemic problem of bias, discrimination or stereotyping based on age.
Las personas mayores con prediabetes deben comer mejor y ser activas, pero no preocuparse mucho por la diabetes
By Judith Graham
June 24, 2022
KFF Health News Original
Cerca de 26 millones de adultos de 65 años y más tienen prediabetes, el azúcar un poco más alta de lo normal. Pero eso no siempre significa que se desarrollará diabetes, dicen expertos.
Seniors With Prediabetes Should Eat Better, Get Moving, but Not Fret Too Much About Diabetes
By Judith Graham
June 24, 2022
KFF Health News Original
About half of adults 65 and older have above-normal blood sugar levels that put them in the prediabetes category. Although that is a signal to improve your eating habits and get more exercise, researchers say only a small percentage of the group will develop diabetes.
Got Long Covid? Medical Expertise Is Vital, and Seniors Should Prepare to Go Slow
By Judith Graham
May 31, 2022
KFF Health News Original
Although identifying long covid in older adults can be tricky, experts say there are good strategies for getting medical advice and fighting the impact of the virus.
¿Eres mayor y tienes síntomas de covid persistente? Esto es lo que deberías hacer
By Judith Graham
May 27, 2022
KFF Health News Original
Pero hay que tener en cuenta que muchos médicos de atención primaria no saben cómo identificar y tratar covid persistente. Si tu médico no puede ayudarte, considera que te remita a un especialista que atienda a pacientes con covid a largo plazo. Además, ármate de paciencia: las esperas para las citas son largas.
‘That’s Just Part of Aging’: Long Covid Symptoms Are Often Overlooked in Seniors
By Judith Graham
May 18, 2022
KFF Health News Original
Millions of older adults are grappling with long covid, yet the impact on them has received little attention even though research suggests seniors are more likely to develop the poorly understood condition than younger or middle-aged adults.
Advance Care Planning for Guns: Owners Can Help Ensure Safe Use and Transfer of Weapons
By Judith Graham
April 27, 2022
KFF Health News Original
Colorado researchers publish a tool to help gun owners and family members plan ahead for safe firearm use and transfers in the event of disability or death.
To Families’ Dismay, Biden Nursing Home Reform Doesn’t View Them as Essential Caregivers
By Judith Graham
March 22, 2022
KFF Health News Original
Relatives who often provide vital caregiving for nursing home residents say the lockdowns during the covid pandemic showed the need for family members to visit in person with their loved ones. About a dozen states have passed laws guaranteeing that right, and California is considering one.
Despite Seniors’ Strong Desire to Age in Place, the Village Model Remains a Boutique Option
By Judith Graham
March 14, 2022
KFF Health News Original
Membership-based villages help arrange services for seniors — such as handyman help or transportation to appointments — and provide social connections through classes, leisure opportunities, or community events. Despite great promise, they have been slow to expand because of difficulties raising funding and keeping people interested.