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Congress Targets Misuse of Hospice Opioid Medications

Opioid

The soon-to-be law reduces the risk that families will misuse them

OCTOBER 11, 2018 | By Melissa Bailey, Kaiser Health News

Caregiving

A Late-Life Surprise: Caregiving for Frail, Aging Parents

caregiving

Increasingly, people in their 60s and 70s are assisting their moms and dads

OCTOBER 4, 2018 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Health

Geriatric Assessments Could Help Fine-Tune Your Cancer Care

Cancer Care

Chemotherapy might not be worth the side effects for many older adults

AUGUST 29, 2018 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Caregiving

When a Loved One With Dementia Owns a Gun

Gun Owner

Legal and practical steps families can follow to stay safe

JULY 5, 2018 | By JoNel Aleccia, Melissa Bailey and Kaiser Health News

Health

What We Know and Don’t Know About Memory Loss After Surgery

Memory Loss After Surgery

POCD is a relatively unknown but common condition, especially among older adults

MAY 21, 2018 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Health

Trump Reveals Drug Price Plan but Critics Have Doubts

Trump

Drug companies are celebrating the lack of tough action, critics contend

MAY 14, 2018 | By Sarah Jane Tribble and Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News

Health

New Medicare Perk For Diabetes Prevention Stumbles

Diabetes Prevention

A major new benefit could help millions, but is off to a rocky start

APRIL 25, 2018 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Health

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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