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It does not take a hurricane to put nursing home residents at risk when disaster strikes.Around the country, facilities have been caught unprepared for…
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The average age for fathers of newborns in the U.S. has risen from 27.4 years back in 1972 to 30.9 years now. And if the baby's dad has a college degree, he's likely to be even older.
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Ten years ago, a driver ran a stop sign as Jim McIlroy rode into the intersection on his motorcycle. Serious injuries left McIlroy paralyzed from the…
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The average life span has nearly doubled during the last century. But while people are living longer, they're now facing health challenges that were less…
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Aging can take a toll on teeth, and for many seniors paying for dental services is a serious concern because they can’t rely on their Medicare…
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Dennis Rodgers flips over a bright pink piece of paper and rattles off his choices: “Attempt resuscitation or do not attempt resuscitation... to do…
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Loneliness is often overlooked or stigmatized in our society. Wisconsin Public Radio speaks with Dr. Carla Perissinotto, a geriatrician in San Francisco,…
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Professor Bill Chopik is here to make you feel really bad about all the times you wanted to run, screaming, from the room after trying to teach your…
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You like the same movies, drink the same beer — and over time your health becomes more like that of your mate, researchers say. Doctors might want to consider the couple when treating illness.
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An architect looked at communities that serve older adults, and didn't like what he saw. By changing habits earlier in life, he says, we can create vibrant communities that will sustain us.