Aging
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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 years ago
Secrets of success from a 102-year-old runner
She also picked up a gold medal in the javelin competition.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 years ago
Come Sept. 1, seniors will need new Key Cards (or old driver’s licenses) to ride SEPTA for free.
SEPTA’s effort to replace all its tickets, tokens and other fare instruments with the Key Card continues to creep along.
6 years ago
Air Date: August 9, 2018 10:40 am
Listen 17:00After high school, young women’s exercise rates plunge
While most young men are meeting recommended exercise guidelines, young women aren't.
6 years ago
Meals on Wheels Delaware faces $800,000 fiscal hurdle
More than 400 seniors could lose the daily service they rely upon for nutrition, friendly visit.
6 years ago
Poll: Young adults feel stress of long-term care
According to the poll, a third of American adults under age 40 have already provided care for an older relative or friend.
6 years ago