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Aging July 5, 2024

Lack of Affordability Tops Older Americans’ List of Health Care Worries

This article by Judith Graham first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Judith Graham July 3, 2024 What weighs most heavily on older adults’ minds when it comes…

Nutrition February 1, 2024

Breaking down fat byproducts could lead to healthier aging − researchers identify a key enzyme that does just that

by Eyleen Jorgelina O’Rourke, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The journey of aging brings with it an unavoidable reality for many: an…

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Aging July 19, 2023

In Older Adults, a Little Excess Weight Isn’t Such a Bad Thing

This article by Judith Graham first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Judith Graham July 17, 2023 Millions of people enter later life carrying an extra 10 to…

Health Care April 5, 2023

Fatigue Is Common Among Older Adults, and It Has Many Possible Causes

This article by Judith Graham first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Judith Graham April 4, 2023 Nothing prepared Linda C. Johnson of Indianapolis for the fatigue that…

Health Care March 24, 2023

Being ‘Socially Frail’ Comes With Health Risks for Older Adults

This article by Judith Graham first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Judith Graham March 23, 2023 Consider three hypothetical women in their mid-70s, all living alone in…

Health Care March 21, 2023

Are you a rapid ager? Biological age is a better health indicator than the number of years you’ve lived, but it’s tricky to measure

by Aditi Gurkar, University of Pittsburgh, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Do you ever wake up some days and think, “When I was younger, I…

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Health Care May 18, 2022

‘That’s Just Part of Aging’: Long Covid Symptoms Are Often Overlooked in Seniors

Judith GrahamMay 18, 2022 Nearly 18 months after getting covid-19 and spending weeks in the hospital, Terry Bell struggles with hanging up his shirts and pants after doing the laundry….

Cobb County Senior Services building with article about Tim D Lee Center reopening

Cobb Senior Services February 20, 2022

Cobb Senior Service launches financial assistance program for Cobb seniors

If you or a family member is 60 years old or over, and in need of help with prescriptions, medical supplies, hearing, dental and vision services, you might want to…

Holidays December 24, 2021

Home for the holidays and worried about an older relative? Make observations, not assumptions

If you’re worried about older loved ones’ ability to care for themselves, try starting a conversation with nonjudgmental questions. MoMo Productions/DigitalVision via Getty Images By Laurie Archbald-Pannone, University of Virginia…

Cobb Elder Abuse Task Force June 14, 2017

For World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Cobb County releases informational PSA

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is tomorrow, Thursday June 15, 2017. Cobb County issued a proclamation recognizing WEAAD at their Tuesday Board of Commissioners meeting. In preparation, the Cobb Elder…

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Health Care cost December 18, 2024

5 of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist

by Monica S. Aswani, University of Alabama at Birmingham and Paul Shafer, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. has made great progress…

Health Care December 18, 2024

Vaccine misinformation distorts science – a biochemist explains how RFK Jr. and his lawyer’s claims threaten public health

by Mark R. O’Brian, University at Buffalo, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Vaccinations provide significant protection for the public against infectious diseases and substantially reduce…

Food science December 18, 2024

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