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Judith Graham

Judith Graham is the Navigating Aging columnist for Kaiser Health News.

An illustration of the children's story, Hansel and Gretel. Next Avenue, Fairy Tale Wisdom: Stories for the Second Half of Life

How Do Fairy Tales Tell Stories of Aging?

A new book looks at how characters like Hansel and Gretel can help us examine the chapters of our lives
January 25, 2023
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Overcoming Your Bias Against Aging Can Improve Your Life

Becca Levy of Yale University says we can fix even deeply rooted negative views about aging, which many of us do not see in ourselves
May 16, 2022
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For Older Adults, Smelling the Roses Could Be More Difficult

The olfactory system helps us sniff out important information about our brains, our nervous system and our emotional well-being
February 1, 2022
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How to Deal With Ageism From Doctors and Nurses

Advice for you or your parents to get the best medical care
December 8, 2021
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'They Treat Me Like I'm Old and Stupid' — Age Bias in Health Care

What older patients say about the way doctors and nurses view them
November 4, 2021
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Doctors Weigh Pros and Cons of Prescribing the New Alzheimer's Drug

Here are 8 key points experts hope to explain about Aduhelm
July 14, 2021
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Biden's $400 Billion Plan for Long-Term Care

What we know and don't know about this proposal, part of the president's $2 trillion infrastructure plan
April 15, 2021
Raul Lugo wanted to hug his grandmother, Rosa Perez, 89, during their in-person visit at her nursing home

More States Now Allow Nursing Home Visits During COVID-19

Relaxing restrictions is not without risk, though
July 28, 2020
Top row (from left): Willetha and Harold Barnette, Vicki Ellner, Richard Chady. Center row (from left): Patricia Griffin, Wilma Jenkins, Annis Pratt. Bottom row (from left): Ed and Marian Hollingsworth, Harry Hutson, Edward Mosely

Older Americans Look at Life Beyond COVID-19 Seclusion

The challenges and change they see ahead in the 'new normal'
July 10, 2020
closeup elder hand writing paper working with ball pen in office desk.

'No Intubation' — For Some, COVID-19 Changed Their Living Will

Severe cases take invasive treatment that many would rather forgo
May 26, 2020
elderly person in hospital bed

The New COVID-19 Symptoms to Watch For

Instead of fever, cough and shortness of breath, some might just seem "off"
April 28, 2020
At-home care professional and client.

Why Some Home Health Agencies Are Cutting Patients' Services

It started after a recent change in Medicare's payment system for agencies
February 18, 2020
Caregiver

Years Caring for His Wife Transformed This Doctor's View of Health Care

This Harvard professor reveals what he learned from the experience
January 3, 2020
Care Corps

The U.S. Agency Launching a Volunteer Care Corps for Older Adults

The action acknowledges an enormous burden on family caregivers
October 29, 2019
Dementia

Online Technology and Dementia: How to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe

More families face dilemmas about curbing online access
October 24, 2019
Health

The Surprising Way Older Adults Describe Their Health

Resilience, gratitude and realistic expectations all play roles
June 26, 2019
nursing homes

How to Use New Federal Ratings of Rehab Services in Nursing Homes

Experts say quality rehab means more positive outcomes
May 29, 2019
Loneliness

How Experts Are Working to Find Solutions for Loneliness

Suffering from the condition can lead to physical and mental health issues
March 29, 2019
Caring Collaborative

When Someone Needs Help, 'Caring Collaboratives' Spring Into Action

The program creates groups of women to assist with health and disability needs
February 26, 2019
caregiving

New Caregiving Program Helps Older Adults Live Independently

'CAPABLE' also saves money by avoiding the need for inpatient care
February 5, 2019
Medical Records

Patients Struggle to Get Their Medical Records

A study of 83 hospitals discovers new barriers to exercising this right
November 9, 2018
caregiving

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

Increasingly, people in their 60s and 70s are assisting their moms and dads
October 4, 2018
Cancer Care

Geriatric Assessments Could Help Fine-Tune Your Cancer Care

Chemotherapy might not be worth the side effects for many older adults
August 29, 2018
dementia

Dodging Dementia: More of Us Get at Least 12 Good, Happy Years After 65

Research shows an expanding window of good health for older adults
August 27, 2018
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