In Brief

How Does Hearing Impact Fall Risk?

Every year, more than 1 in 4 people over age 65 falls. And a fall can drastically change an older adult’s…

2 years ago

How to Report Medicare Fraud

When my mother received a statement from her insurance company recently, detailing $5,800 for sleep apnea supplies, I checked it…

2 years ago

Rush-CVS Partnership for People on Medicare

Rush University System for Health recently partnered with CVS MinuteClinics to reach more people on Medicare. The collaboration enables people…

2 years ago

Same-Day Joint Replacement?

Same-day joint replacement surgeries are increasingly popular. Beyond age, overall medical and fitness levels are also important. “[W]ith the techniques…

2 years ago

Smart Seating

People who use wheelchairs are at high risk for potentially complicated and painful pressure injuries, also called bedsores or pressure…

2 years ago

New Biomarker for Parkinson’s Disease

Research published in the journal Brain describes blood biomarkers that can identify the likelihood for cognitive impairment in people with…

2 years ago

7 Resources for Veterans Available Now

More than 550,000 veterans live in Illinois, according to the most recent numbers from the U.S. Census. That’s a lot of…

3 years ago

A Maverick Pharmacy

Excessive drug costs frustrate even billionaire Mark Cuban. To cope, in 2022 he started Cost Plus Drugs, an online supplier…

3 years ago

Virtual Reality Enables Empathetic Dementia Care

Catherine Samatas recently traveled from Deerfield to Israel with residents of the assisted living home where she works. But instead…

3 years ago

Summer Travel with Seniors

With travel back to pre-pandemic levels, people are itching to get away. But for older adults and their caregivers, travel…

3 years ago

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