Atul Gawande writes for the New Yorker on Costa Rica’s secret to longevity–government...
Health and financial security
Caregiving has become increasingly common, challenging and costly
We are an aging population. And, caring for older adults is costly. Not surprisingly, family...
Grandfamily housing: A means to support multigenerational...
Grandparents are increasingly caregiving for grandchildren and other young relatives. Carly Stern...
Confirmed: Private insurance is full of ugly surprises
Thank god that Medicare regulates provider rates for older and disabled Americans and gives people...
The end of “non-profit” health systems
This post originally appeared in the Health Justice Monitor. The Financialization of...
Biden calls for lower Medicare drug costs
President Joe Biden finally called on Congress to lower drug prices for people with Medicare and to...
U.S. health system implosion/Tipping point
This post was originally published on the Health Justice Monitor. U.S. longevity down to 78.5...
Coronavirus: Symptoms can differ for older adults
During this new wave of coronavirus infections, older adults are increasingly being hospitalized. A...
High proportion of people flee Medicare Advantage at end of life
The only question that matters when it comes to health insurance is whether it will meet your...
Congressional candidates beware: Oppose lowering drug prices at...
The Alliance for Retired Americans (“ARA”) just released a poll showing that older...