Jason Rich writes for the AARP Bulletin on four ways your smartphone can help you communicate. The...
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How can people protect themselves from unsafe hospitals?
Mary Chris Jaklevic reports for Kaiser Health News on a new patient safety initiative intended to...
Can AI help with medical advice?
A post by the Lown Institute asks whether AI (artificial intelligence) could replace your doctors...
What to do when an aging parent needs help but doesn’t...
When helping my aging father, I struggled to respect his autonomy while ensuring his safety. Not...
How to protect your eyesight and a warning about some eyedrops
As you age, your eyesight often deteriorates, particularly for seeing things up close and...
Escort requirements keep people from receiving medical procedures
Paula Span reports for the New York Times on outpatient procedures that require patients to have...
Can eating the right foods improve your sleep?
Americans too often struggle to get the sleep they need, which can lead to all sorts of chronic...
Medical and health misinformation abounds
Medical and health misinformation abounds, and it’s not going away. The government should do...
Multigenerational family housing can work
Paula Span reports for the New York Times on multigenerational family residences. Think of them as...
Five tips for talking to the people you love about their health
Many of us want to help our parents or other people we love as they age. But, we have no idea how...