The Battle for Medicaid
Why do cuts to Medicaid matter for Americans over 65? Two experts on aging explain why lives are at stake Above photo: Medicaid provides health insurance coverage for more than 82 million Americans. FatCamera/E+ via Getty Images Republicans in Congress intend to cut about US$880 billion in federal health care spending. One of their primary […]
Op-Ed: Don’t Blow Out the Candles on the Older Americans Act
Caregiving is committed to publishing a diversity of opinions. The opinions expressed in this op-ed article are the author’s own. Speak up during a day of action to protect our future Imagine any of the following scenarios: Your aging parent lives alone but receives daily hot meals through a local senior nutrition program. Your neighbor, a […]
Processed Foods
What older adults should know about ultra-processed foods, what they should avoid, and why it matters Fact checked by Ros Lederman Believe it or not, food processing is as old as humankind. Any method that changes food from its original state — whether drying, fermenting, milling, or freezing — counts as processing. But in the […]
Sponsored Content: Caregiver Grants
Artist focuses on herself, healing in Yosemite thanks to a Road Scholar Caregiver Grant For generations, artists have been drawn to Yosemite National Park for its incredible natural beauty and spectacular vistas like Bridalveil Fall and Half Dome. With sparkling waters, inspiring mountains, and a host of wildlife that calls this park home, it’s no […]
Ongoing Fear
Older Venezuelans in the U.S. struggle with shifting immigration policies Fact checked by Katie Scarlett Brandt Mariela Sucre, a Venezuelan asylum seeker, has spent the past few weeks feeling utterly overwhelmed. There’s too much on her plate: working, caring for her 86-year-old mother (who has dementia), and waiting on an asylum case that hasn’t moved […]
Walgreens Goes Private
What private equity ownership means for healthcare access and pharmacy services Fact checked by Ros Lederman In a landmark shift for the retail pharmacy industry, New York-based private equity firm Sycamore Partners will finalize a purchase of Walgreens Boots Alliance for $10 billion later this year, with potential to pay as much as $23.7 billion […]
Redefining Menopause
UIC menopause seminar featuring actress Halle Berry works to transform the conversation about women’s “personal summers” In a bold move to reshape the conversation around menopause, actress and advocate Halle Berry took center stage at the University Club of Chicago this past week, joining forces with 12 influential medical and research experts. The University of […]
Falling Fears
The factors that put older adults at risk for falls — and how to prevent them Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro Older adults, especially those who ignore signs of aging, are at risk of experiencing a life-changing fall. Dina Kartsonas, an occupational therapist and partner at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – Chicago, sees […]
Dental Care
Caring for older Americans’ teeth and gums is essential, but Medicare generally doesn’t cover that cost By Frank Scannapieco, University at Buffalo and Ira Lamster, Stony Brook University (The State University of New York) C. Everett Koop, the avuncular doctor with a fluffy white beard who served as the U.S. surgeon general during the Reagan administration, […]
Winter Safety
Chicago doctor shares the best ways seniors can keep safe this winter Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro Winter’s cold temperatures and icy conditions can be especially tough for seniors. The biggest challenges older adults experience during this time of year involve their physical health, safety, and mental well-being, says Rene Roberts, MD, family medicine physician […]