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Losing the ability to see clearly, and losing the ability to think or remember clearly, are two of the most dreaded, and preventable, health issues associated with getting older.
Many older people with health insurance coverage through Medicare still can't afford the care they need. RichLegg/E+ via Getty ImagesThe Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Medicaid, which provides low-income Americans with health insurance coverage, currently excludes large numbers of adults over 65 with social, health and financial profiles similar to those of people the program does cover. Based on a study we conducted, we determined that if strict eli
Isolation among seniors can increase the chances of admission to nursing homes, and inflate healthcare spending, new research shows.
This new data highlights the importance of enhancing social connection for older adults and identifying those at greater risk of nursing home entry.
With paid leave, older adults are spending less time looking after their grandchildren and more time looking after their parents.