There are 43 million Americans caring for a frail older adult or a person with a disability...
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Dementia declining as life expectancy grows
We don’t understand the causes of most dementia, but we know that people with dementia...
Does your hospital have enough nurses?
Nurses represent the largest health profession in the United States. But, we have been experiencing...
Fixing democracy: Addressing big money in politics
What can we do to fix our democracy? We need to be out there advocating for reform. Among other...
To support loved ones who are overweight, be kind
Many of us try to influence our partners and other loved ones to be fit and healthy. But our words...
Sanders’ and Clinton’s plans to rein in drug prices
Addressing high drug prices is a top national priority for the overwhelming majority of Americans...
Are women getting the health care they need?
We know that women’s bodies are different from men’s. But, health care research often...
Tiny houses: The next big thing for older adults?
Many people downsize when they move to a retirement home. Bette Presley, 72, took that idea to an...
Health plans may discriminate against people with costly...
One great advantage of Medicare is that it has one risk pool that includes people with fewer health...
Health plan networks limit access to care
One of the biggest problems with health insurance companies is that they generally offer health...