Seniors rarely discuss their drinking with their doctors
(HealthDay)—Plenty of seniors may struggle with problem drinking, but a new study shows that less than half of them discuss …
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Vaccines Go Mobile to Keep Seniors From Slipping Through the Cracks
ANTIOCH, Calif. — A mobile “strike team” is bringing vaccines to some of Northern California’s most vulnerable residents along with …
Early on, many seniors were unfazed by coronavirus warnings, study finds
The coronavirus hits older people and those with chronic medical conditions hardest. But many of these folks didn’t take the …
Period of 2015 to 2018 saw increase in cannabis use in seniors
(HealthDay)—From 2015 to 2018, there was an increase in the prevalence of cannabis use among older adults, according to a …
The long-term effects of disasters on seniors with diabetes: evidence from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Older individuals and those with chronic conditions are especially at risk following natural disasters. Researchers at the University of South …
Too Few Seniors Are Getting Their Memory Tested
TUESDAY, March 5, 2019 — Most seniors expect their doctor to recommend testing of thinking and memory when it’s needed. …