By Jennifer Fernandez When North Carolina implemented a year of practice as part of a new graduated driver’s licensing for 16- and 17-year-olds in the 1990s, the state saw an almost immediate plunge i...
By Grace Vitaglione Julie Crockett’s 8-year-old granddaughter, Sophia McConkey, relies on Medicaid every day. She has a rare genetic disorder called TBCK syndrome that causes low muscle tone, seizures...
By Jaymie Baxley Naloxone is a widely available medication that can bring someone back from the brink of death in minutes, but cost, stigma and other barriers have kept the opioid overdose antidote ou...
By Rachana Pradhan KFF Health News Mass firings at the FDA have decimated divisions tasked with releasing public records generated by the agency’s regulatory activities in sectors including tobacco, f...
Since 2008, April 16th has been designated as “National Healthcare Decisions Day” (NHDD). It’s an initiative meant to “inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of adv...
This is the second in a series of posts explaining my Healthy Aging Checklist. Remember, for the healthiest aging, we need to do the things that optimize health — and health care — so that the brain a...
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“Doctor, what do you recommend for healthy aging?” “My mom is getting older and I want to help her stay healthy. What should we be doing?” On this site, I usually write about how to manage or avoid sp...
Apr
2020
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Sensory stimulation for those who are struggling with dementia can provide soothing for those who are agitated. It can calm them. Engaging in an activity throughout the day has also been shown to help...
Apr
2020
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Medical emergencies are not uncommon for our senior loved ones who are aging in place. Family caregivers are always at the ready to help their older adults navigate the options for emergency care and ...
Apr
2020
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If you are caring for someone who lives in a long-term care facility, you may have questions about their care and well-being during the coronavirus crisis. You’ve probably wondered whether ...