A new national poll suggests that people over 50 aren’t quite ready to fully embrace virtual health visits, known as Telehealth, with their doctors and other providers.
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Telehealth, Virtual Medical Care, Gets Wary Welcome
Posted on 03 October 2019.
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Falls Are Common At Home In Well-Lit Rooms
Posted on 28 September 2019.
Falls are a leading cause of disability and diminished quality of life among older adults, but much of the research to date on the underlying causes of these incidents has relied on medical records that don’t illuminate exactly what led to the accident.
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The Delicate Issue Of Taking Away A Senior’s Smartphone
Posted on 27 September 2019.
At Johns Hopkins Medicine, Dr. Halima Amjad now asks older patients if they use a computer or smartphone and are having trouble such as forgetting passwords or getting locked out of accounts.
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How Should California Address Needs Of Aging Population?
Posted on 19 September 2019.
By 2030, an estimated 1 in 5 Californians will be 65 or older, representing a segment of the population growing faster than working-age Californians.
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In Search Of Age-Friendly Health Care
Posted on 14 September 2019.
A month ago, during a visit to her doctor’s office in Sequim, Wash., Sue Christensen fell to her knees in the bathroom when her legs suddenly gave out.
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Signs Your Aging Parents May Need More Help At Home
Posted on 13 September 2019.
When aging parents struggle with basic tasks such as self-care, transportation or household chores, they don’t always talk about it.
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