A Seniors Guide report outlines six Medicare pitfalls involving enrollment deadlines, retiree coverage, income surcharges and retirement planning.
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Survey Participants Less Likely To Recommend Life-sustaining Care For Patients With Dementia, Despite Documented Wishes
In a survey of nearly 6,000 U.S. adults, participants were less likely to recommend life-sustaining care for patients with dementia, even when directives requested it.
Inside Specialized Clinical Programs At Nursing Homes: Training And Monitoring For Complex Residents
Nursing home operators describe expanded clinical training and monitoring for residents with higher acuity, including wound care and infection prevention.
VOICES: The Art Of Forgetting: Learning To See The Mother Who’s Still Here
Artist and writer Robert G. Fishman describes how a painting series helped him accept his mother’s dementia and focus on their remaining connection.
What’s More Important In Retirement – What You Want Or What You Need?
A Sixty and Me report asks retirees to balance health, financial security and support with personal interests, connection and new pursuits.
A Little Help From My Friends – A New Way Of Thinking About Aging In Place, Especially If You’re Single
A Sixty and Me essay describes how three women in their 70s in Cuenca built a practical support network to help them age in place.
Do Instant Eye Tighteners Really Work After 60? A Makeup Artist’s Honest Guide To Avoiding Pilling And Flaking
A makeup artist’s demonstration suggests instant eye tighteners can temporarily smooth under-eye puffiness, but wear time and makeup compatibility vary.
What Three Health Notifications Taught Me About Alzheimer’s Risk
Patient advocate Ron Carr describes how an APOE4 result and heart scan changed his thinking about Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular risk.
Sardinian Village May Be A New Longevity Hotspot
A study of Bolotana, Sardinia, estimates 13.8% of women reaching 70 live to 100, but the reasons for their longevity remain unknown.
Older Donor Hearts Showed Signs Of Rejuvenation In Younger Recipients
A preprint reports that transplanted hearts’ molecular age tracked recipients’ age in mice and a small human sample. The findings are preliminary.
