The greater the hearing loss, the greater the risk of having depressive symptoms, according to a new study.
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To Head Off Late-Life Depression, Check Your Hearing
Posted on 12 January 2019.
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Northeast Medicaid Issues: Expansion & Mental Health
Posted on 01 January 2019.
Over the years, the issue of inadequate mental health services for older people has not changed much.
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4 Tech Tasks To Keep Your Parents Safer Online
Posted on 26 December 2018.
All of us are vulnerable to fraud. But the ways some older people use technology can put them at higher risk.
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Safety Tips: Prepare Your Home For Elderly Holiday Guests
Posted on 21 December 2018.
In the midst of wrapping presents, stuffing stockings and shopping for family holiday dinners, hosts also need to make sure their home is safe for elderly guests.
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Loneliness Is a Serious Health Issue
Posted on 15 December 2018.
More and more people, particularly older adults, are grappling with loneliness year-round.
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In Grandma’s Stocking: Apple Watch Monitors Falls, Tracks Heart
Posted on 09 December 2018.
If a fall is detected, the watch sends its wearer a notification. If the wearer doesn’t respond within a minute by tapping a button on the watch to deactivate this signal, emergency services will be alerted that the wearer needs help.
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