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Health & Well-Being

A Trail of Death at Nation’s Surgery Centers

Surgery Centers

A push to cut costs and boost profits led to dire consequences for some patients

APRIL 17, 2018 | By Christina Jewett and Mark Alesia, Kaiser Health News

Health & Well-Being

For Toenail Fungus, A $1,500 Prescription

toenail fungus

Less expensive options were available, but that never came up at the doctor's

MARCH 26, 2018 | By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News

Health & Well-Being

Good Friends Might Be Your Best Brain Booster as You Age

Brain Health

Exceptional memory is linked to warm, trusting relationships, research shows

JANUARY 18, 2018 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Health & Well-Being

Arthritis Drugs Show How U.S. Prices Defy Economics

Arthritis Drugs

Rheumatoid arthritis patients have not benefited from competition

JANUARY 5, 2018 | By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News

Health & Well-Being

What Trump’s Order Means for Your Health Insurance

Trump

Critics say the move could strip coverage and raise costs for consumers

OCTOBER 12, 2017 | By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News

Caregiving

Caregivers Draw Support by Mapping Their Relationships

A project to gather data about caregivers can help them feel less isolated

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Health & Well-Being

The Secrets to Happiness as You Age

Happiness

Even people with chronic conditions find their way to joyful living

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 | By Bruce Horovitz, Kaiser Health News

Caregiving

Despite Advance Directive, Woman Denied Last Wish

Advance Directive

One case underscores the complexity around advance directives in dementia

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 | By JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News

Health & Well-Being

Asthma Takes Heavy Toll on Older Adults

Asthma

Physical changes can exacerbate breathing problems and medicines can be pricey

AUGUST 25, 2017 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Health & Well-Being

Lag in Brain Donation Hampers Understanding of Dementia in Blacks

Wariness about research creates a vexing challenge for scientists

AUGUST 14, 2017 | By Anna Gorman, Kaiser Health News

Caregiving

Pre-Hospice Programs Let Older Adults Live at Home Longer

Pre-Hospice

The results are better quality of life, longer life and health-care savings

JUNE 12, 2017 | By Anna Gorman, Kaiser Health News

Caregiving

Volunteer Ombudsmen Give Nursing Home Residents a Voice

Nursing Home Residents

If you're concerned about care, here's how ombudsmen can help

MAY 31, 2017 | By Susan Jaffe, Kaiser Health News

Caregiving

Doulas Who Cradle the Dying

Death Doulas

Usually associated with birth, they now help families make the journey to life's end

MAY 23, 2017 | By Bruce Horovitz, Kaiser Health News

Caregiving

Where Family Caregivers Can Find How-To Videos

Family Caregivers

Video

More groups now offer free instruction for tasks like wound care and injections

MAY 19, 2017 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Health & Well-Being

How to Make Your Home More Friendly for Wheelchair or Walker Users

family caregiver

Tips to anticipate and solve common problems

MAY 8, 2017 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Health & Well-Being

To Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s, Think Before You Eat

Alzheimer's

Diets designed to boost brain health in older adults show promise

APRIL 21, 2017 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Health & Well-Being

Want to Live Past 100?

Centenarians share their secrets of staying alive and happy

APRIL 19, 2017 | By Sharon Jayson, Kaiser Health News

Caregiving

New Boomerang Generation: Moving Near an Elderly Parent

Elderly Parents

We're not talking teenagers in basements. These moves are much later in life.

APRIL 18, 2017 | By Sharon Jayson, Kaiser Health News

Caregiving

Want a Doctor Who’s Focused on Quality of Life?

geriatrician

It might be time to call in a geriatrician

MARCH 29, 2017 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Health & Well-Being

Cheaper Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Could Be On the Way

Hearing Aids

Market and rules changes are already happening

MARCH 27, 2017 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

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