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Seniors are the fastest-growing segment of homeless Americans. Shelters are struggling to take in people with mobility issues and other chronic health conditions that can make living in a shelter nearly impossible. But specialized shelters for seniors are cropping up around the country to fill the gap.
In some studies, half of patients stopped taking GLP-1s within a year despite the benefits, citing the expense and side effects.
Genesis HealthCare’s controlling investor, Joel Landau, had sought to rebuy the nursing homes while gaining protection from settlement payments over allegations of poor care. A judge rejected the proposal and ordered a new auction. A KFF Health News investigation found Genesis settled hundreds of lawsuits but didn’t pay them out fully.
Many older Americans shun an identity that could bring helpful accommodations, improve care, and provide community.
Genesis HealthCare’s bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care. Families say bankruptcy nullifies one of the main ways to hold nursing home owners accountable for poor care.
Demand for home health care, including at-home hospice care, has skyrocketed since the onset of the covid pandemic. A New Orleans nonprofit is teaching people how to provide end-of-life care for relatives and community members.
Studies increasingly find links between higher concentrations of certain pollutants and the prevalence of dementia.
During a California gubernatorial debate, candidates promised to protect people’s access to health care and fight back against Trump administration cuts. With the contest a year away, polling shows voters want the next governor to minimize out-of-pocket health care costs, increase mental health care, and expand caregiving services.
More older adults have turned to cochlear implants after Medicare expanded eligibility for the devices.
As families fracture, people are living longer and are more likely to find themselves without close relatives or friends at the end of their lives.
More men are now living long enough to develop osteoporosis. But few are aware of the risk, and fewer still are screened and treated.
Environmental and economic concerns prompt some people to explore obsequies options beyond metal caskets and cremation.
The Trump administration has restored promised funds to a program that teaches people in health care how to work with aging Americans.
KFF Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.
A pilot program testing the use of artificial intelligence to expand prior authorization decisions in Medicare has providers, politicians, and researchers questioning Trump administration promises to curb an unpopular practice that has frustrated patients and their doctors.
Whistleblower lawsuits alleged that Exactech covered up defects in knee implants while patient injuries mounted.
Some researchers suspect that rising prescription drug use may explain a disturbing trend.
In a survey by the National Funeral Directors Association, more than 60% of respondents said they would be interested in exploring green and natural burial alternatives.
Social Security, under the leadership of a tech enthusiast, rolled out an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot to answer calls. But as beneficiaries complain about glitches, lawmakers and former officials ask whether it’s a preview of a less human agency at which rushed-out AI takes the place of pushed-out government workers.
Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp.
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