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Assisted-Living Facilities Poised to Provide Greater Support to California’s Medicaid Recipients

Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis once observed that “a single courageous state may, if its citizens choose, serve as a laboratory; and try novel social and economic experiments without risk to the rest of the country.” The notion that states are “laboratories of democracy” is exemplified by Wisconsin’s 1911 experiment with a workers’ compensation law […]

Older Adults Need to Stay Cool

Aging is a normal part of life. No fountain of youth prevents it. At the same time, few people want to age more quickly than nature intends. A new study suggests that “accelerated aging” may be a byproduct of living in extreme heat. Medical researchers have established that prolonged exposure to extreme heat can harm […]

Healthy Comfort Food May Guard Against Malnutrition

It should come as no surprise that older adults prefer chocolate pudding to vanilla. That finding would probably hold true across all generations. A new study took a deeper dive into that common dessert preference in its effort to identify “desirable, safe, and nutritious dairy-rich breakfasts and desserts for older adults.” Nostalgic Comfort Food The […]

Older Adults Want to Be Portrayed Realistically in Movies and TV

Older screenwriters have long complained that Hollywood favors youth. People of all ages watch movies and television shows, but many advertisers target younger viewers. They theorize that older audiences have already developed brand loyalty and are less likely to be influenced by pitches for new products. Advertisers also believe that older consumers are less likely […]

Will Leaving the WHO Harm American Seniors?

The federal agencies with primary responsibility for helping Americans stay in good health are the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The CDC monitors outbreaks of disease and offers advice that — if followed — should help Americans improve or maintain their health. The […]

HOPE For Seniors Who Need Help with Housing

Retirement is often a time for downsizing. Maintaining a large home with empty bedrooms requires time and money that might be more productively devoted to enhancing a retirement lifestyle. Retirement can also be a time of reduced income. While more retirees than ever are finding new ways to supplement their retirement income, many find that […]

Older Adults Face a Silent Epidemic of Brain Injuries

Every year, about 2 million Americans experience a traumatic brain injury  (TBI), typically in the form of a concussion. While concussion victims usually make a full recovery, TBIs cause about 100,000 deaths in the United States annually. Even when a TBI is not fatal, brain damage can impair physical abilities, including the ability to walk […]

Older Adults Learn by Adapting

The oft-repeated adage that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks is an unfair generalization. Some older dogs that are capable of learning new tricks might not see the point of doing so. Some might be willing to learn but lack the energy to perform. Some might have vision or hearing problems that impair […]

Washington Showcases Intergenerational Models of Senior Housing

Retirement communities are often the right choice for seniors who are ready to downsize after selling a family home. Typically designed with safety and convenience in mind, retirement communities allow older adults to live independently while offering amenities (such as swimming pools, fitness centers, and golf courses) that encourage residents to remain active. Property managers […]