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Older adults who receive age-friendly care or care that prioritizes their preferences are more likely to report having a good ...

Poynter has partnered with the Risk Less. Do More. campaign to host a webinar, articles to better inform journalists.

“The vast majority of them recognize that there are more seniors in need ... nutrition programs by 1.6 percent. The Older Americans Act funds several different programs intended to help older ...

Many older adults turn to cannabis for sleep aid, pain relief, mental health support, or simply to unwind or feel at ease.

By taking care of one’s overall health, individuals may decrease their chance of falling. Gray-Waites recommends staying ...

WASHINGTON — Programs that feed older, homebound adults are instituting waiting lists amid budget crunches, rising costs of food, growing demand for their services and funding cuts from the ...

Time spent above, not below, the target glucose range was associated with mortality in a study of adults with type 2 diabetes ...

Prehabilitation for older adults undergoing lung cancer surgery should emphasize activities of daily living, self-care, ...

Hartford Foundation. "It is not too late to pivot to age-friendly care, which prioritizes the needs and desires of older adults in their care plan. There are many innovative approaches to help ...

The newly updated COVID-19 vaccine just arrived in pharmacies and clinics nationwide, and a new poll suggests nearly half of ...