Chronic care overhaul proposed for Medicare
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
WASHINGTON —
It’s a familiar problem for families with an elder trying to cope with chronic health conditions:
Doctors don’t talk to each other,...
Gov’t shutters medical-alert scam aimed at seniors
WASHINGTON —
Federal and state regulators have shut down a multimillion-dollar scam that they said duped seniors into turning over their credit card information in...
Past year reflections result in aha moments
When I was young, my friends and I would poke fun at those wacky old aunts who talked about their maladies. Now we are just as inclined to share the most intimate details of our health issues at every opportunity.
Winter getaways closer to home
In Savannah, Georgia, the sun heats the temperature into the pleasant 50s on most days. That’s perfect for strolling through what has been described as one of the loveliest cities in the world.
Old woman sues children for care
The drama that is playing out inside this ramshackle house reflects a wider and increasingly urgent dilemma. The world’s population is aging fast.
Simple steps make home cozy, cost-efficient
Can you keep your home warm and inviting all winter while still conserving energy?
Older workers delaying retirement plans
The recession claimed Sadowski’s business and a chunk of his savings, and with four teenage daughters, the graphic designer accepts the fact he won’t retire for another five years or more.
Look who’s hitting the slopes
If you’ve walked into a ski lodge the past few years, likely as not you’ve seen tables filled with gray-haired skiers wearing sweaters so old they’re back in style.
Keep connected with seniors during the winter months
By Michael E. Festa
It’s wintertime in New England. For some that means skiing, hot chocolate, sledding and cozy evenings spent sitting by a fire....
Missing the point on Obamacare, plan does work
By Al Norman
U.S. House Speaker John Boehner recently made a big fuss about the fact that he could not sign up for health care...
