
Aging
Pa. Health Department ordered to turn over leases on nursing homes
A PennLive investigation found problems at homes formerly owned by Golden Living.
5 years ago
Why aren’t millennials spending? They’re poorer than previous generations, Fed says
Their consumption habits are similar to their parents' and grandparents' — millennials just have less money to spend.
5 years ago
N.J. lawmakers propose state ID card for undocumented immigrants, others
Former Republican Gov. Chris Christie opposed state ID cards for undocumented immigrants, but current Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, has said he supports the idea.
5 years ago
Pa. auditor general to investigate nursing homes, citing staffing issues
Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene Depasquale plans to conduct follow-up audits of nursing homes.
5 years ago
Special-needs caregivers learn how to spot, treat dementia
Those with special needs are living longer, but that means they are more susceptible to age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's
5 years ago
Philly wants to teach retiring business owners how to sell — to their workers
Around the country, stakeholders have raised the alarm about the "silver tsunami": the large number of baby boomer business owners approaching retirement.
5 years ago
Growth in Medicare plans gives seniors even more decisions to make
Limiting their provider networks helps Medicare Advantage plans keep their premiums low. Traditional Medicare covers health care visits all across the country.
5 years ago
Study: A daily baby aspirin has no benefit for healthy older people
There is still strong evidence that a daily baby aspirin can reduce the risk that many people who have already suffered a heart attack or stroke will suffer another attack.
5 years ago
To manage dementia well, start with the caregivers
One of the most important aspects of caring for someone with Alzheimer's and other dementias is understanding the diseases.
5 years ago
Secrets of success from a 102-year-old runner
She also picked up a gold medal in the javelin competition.
5 years ago
Chinese elders ‘walk the middle path’ to better mental health
A senior center in Queens, New York offers dialectical behavior therapy —combining modern therapy and eastern philosophy to fight depression, anxiety.
5 years ago
Listen 10:45Reconsidering hormone replacement therapy
In 2002, when a giant study ended, lots of women threw their estrogen pills in the trash. In her late 50s, Barbara Paulsen reexamines the latest evidence for herself.
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Listen 10:15Report shows vast differences in life expectancy from one neighborhood to another
Local disparities in life expectancy can be found across the country.
5 years ago
For older voters, getting the right ID can be especially tough
Studies show that the people who are most likely to be prevented from voting by ID laws are not only low income, but also African-American or another racial minority.
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