Shirley Avedon, 90, had never been a cannabis user. But carpal tunnel syndrome and an aversion to conventional steroid and surgical treatments is prompting her to consider some new options.
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Day-Tripping: People In Pain Hop Aboard The Canna-Bus
Posted on 22 September 2018.
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Older Americans Don’t Get Enough Help From Doctors & Pharmacists on Drug Costs
Posted on 04 July 2017.
The majority of Americans age 50 and older take two or more prescription medicines to prevent or treat health problems, and many of them say the cost weighs on their budget, a new poll finds.
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Impact Of The Fy 18 Trump Budget On Massachusetts Aging
Posted on 18 May 2017.
Mass Home Care said this morning that the FY 18 budget by President Trump is “no path for Congress to follow,” and said it will oppose the elimination of several key programs that are key to the economic security of seniors.
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Study: Are dementia cases beginning to slow down?
Posted on 04 December 2016.
In a hopeful sign for the health of the nation’s brains, the percentage of American seniors with dementia is dropping, a new study finds.
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Hospital observation: Does new law go far enough?
Posted on 02 October 2016.
Medicare covers care in skilled nursing facilities, but only for patients who were first formally admitted to a hospital for three consecutive days.
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Why aren’t older folks using online tools for medical information?
Posted on 10 August 2016.
Even though most seniors have cell phones and computers, they still don’t go online to find answers to medical questions, contact doctors or fill prescriptions.
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