Subtle change in how you speak could be early sign of dementia risk, new research suggests
New research suggests that voice disorders, including shifts in vocal pitch, volume or clarity, could indicate a higher…
Gen Z using retirement funds to support their kids, parents
They’re struggling to foot the Z bill. Gen Z can no longer afford to revel in the footloose and fancy-free freedom of…
Congress is full of sick and geriatric lawmakers — but they face no mandatory health, cognitive tests
WASHINGTON — A wave of tragic deaths, illnesses and absences in Congress is fueling calls for major reforms…
Thousands of SC residents wait for at home health care
Instead, a limited number of slots effectively caps enrollment in each waiver, he explained. Up until last November,…
Elderly Widow Finds New Companion in ‘ElliQ’
An octogenarian on Washington’s remote Long Beach Peninsula has become the test case for a very modern…
Brain-altering meds linked to falls, confusion being prescribed to 25% of older adults with dementia
This is a prescription for disaster. While all medications carry potential side effects, certain types have been shown…
Nursing no longer a professional degree? Change of many female-dominated fields impacts student loans
People who want to start a variety of healthcare careers may find it challenging to pursue their education…