Every year, more than 1 in 4 people over age 65 falls. And a fall can drastically change an older adult’s…
When my mother received a statement from her insurance company recently, detailing $5,800 for sleep apnea supplies, I checked it…
Rush University System for Health recently partnered with CVS MinuteClinics to reach more people on Medicare. The collaboration enables people…
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People who use wheelchairs are at high risk for potentially complicated and painful pressure injuries, also called bedsores or pressure…
Research published in the journal Brain describes blood biomarkers that can identify the likelihood for cognitive impairment in people with…
More than 550,000 veterans live in Illinois, according to the most recent numbers from the U.S. Census. That’s a lot of…
Excessive drug costs frustrate even billionaire Mark Cuban. To cope, in 2022 he started Cost Plus Drugs, an online supplier…
Catherine Samatas recently traveled from Deerfield to Israel with residents of the assisted living home where she works. But instead…
With travel back to pre-pandemic levels, people are itching to get away. But for older adults and their caregivers, travel…
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