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In Brief
A proposed bill for medical aid in dying applies to people diagnosed with a terminal disease and given fewer than six months to live
In Brief
Medical Aid in Dying
January 5, 2026
By Nancy Maes
Fact checked by Derick Wilder Illinois State Sen. Linda...
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Senior at a doctor appointment discussing vaccines
In Brief
To Vaccinate or Not
January 5, 2026
By Anushree Vashist
Fact checked by Jim Lacy Vaccine messaging from federal...
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Community Assessment
In Brief
Older Adults’ Community Assessment
January 5, 2026
By Ros Lederman
Fact checked by Shannon Sparks The U.S. Congress passed...
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Legal updates
In Brief
Legal Updates
January 5, 2026
By Ros Lederman
Fact checked by Jim Lacy   Family Caregiver Month,...
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Disabled parking sign
In Brief
Disability Parking
January 5, 2026
By Nancy Maes
Fact checked by Derick Wilder The City of Chicago offers...
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Senior women playing chess in a senior community that focuses on different aspects of wellness.
In Brief
Prioritizing Wellness in Senior Communities
July 13, 2025
By Nancy Maes
Fact checked by Ros Lederman Older adults searching...
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Healthcare professional wearing VR glasses to simulate what a person with dementia experiences
In Brief
Virtual Reality Offers a Window into Life with Dementia
July 13, 2025
By Catherine Gianaro
Fact checked by Ros Lederman Virtual reality (VR) dementia...
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Headsets with dollar signs behind, financial podcasts representation
In Brief
Tune in to These Top Financial Podcasts
July 13, 2025
By Julie A. Jacob
Fact checked by Katie Scarlett Brandt For a quick and...
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Elder emergencies. Senior in a hospital bed
In Brief
Elder Emergencies
January 4, 2025
By Catherine Gianaro
Emergency departments (EDs) are no longer one-size-fits-all....
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Illustration of a gavel. Legal updates. Law
In Brief
Legal Updates
January 3, 2025
By Katie Scarlett Brandt
New Aging & Caregiving Laws   Anti-Discrimination...
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Illustration of a senior with a walker and his caregiver showing the cost of care concept
In Brief
The Cost of Care
January 3, 2025
By Catherine Gianaro
Fact checked by Shannon Sparks   As you plan for...
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US Treasury Social Security check
In Brief
Social Security Income Changes
January 3, 2025
By Ronit Rose
In January, the 68 million Americans who receive social...
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Police woman at a call center. Endangered Missing Person Advisory assistance. Purple alerts and amber alerts
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If Your Loved One Wanders, Don’t Wait to Dial 911
July 6, 2024
By Ronit Rose
Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro   Has a loud...
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Legal updates. Gavel engraving
In Brief
Legal Updates
July 6, 2024
By Ronit Rose
New Aging and Caregiving Laws Fact checked by Catherine...
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workshop participants of the Alzheimer’s Poetry Project
In Brief
Alzheimer’s Poetry Project
July 6, 2024
By Nancy Maes
Fact checked by Derick Wilder   Chicago poet Gary...
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How hearing effects fall risk
In Brief
How Does Hearing Impact Fall Risk?
January 4, 2024
By Katie Scarlett Brandt
Every year, more than 1 in 4 people over age 65 falls....
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Illustration of thief behind magnifying glass. Concept of Medicare and insurance fraud
In Brief
How to Report Medicare Fraud
January 4, 2024
By Ronit Rose
When my mother received a statement from her insurance...
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Same-day joint replacemen
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Same-Day Joint Replacement?
June 29, 2023
By Gabrielle Rancifer
Same-day joint replacement surgeries are increasingly...
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smart wheelchair cushion
In Brief
Smart Seating
June 29, 2023
By Carly Menker
People who use wheelchairs are at high risk for potentially...
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Rush University System for Health and CVS have formed a partnership for Medicare recipients. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services have an initiative called ACO REACH making care more accessible
In Brief
Rush-CVS Partnership for People on Medicare
June 29, 2023
By Kathleen Aharoni
Rush University System for Health recently partnered...
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