Interview with dementia expert Marc Wortmann
Around 1,500 health professionals from around the world will convene in Toronto, Canada, for the annual conference of Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) this coming weekend....
April 5, 2011
New treatment could help cure age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a vision problem that affects around 9 million Americans who are 40 and over....
March 23, 2011
How healthcare regulations will affect seniors
The healthcare reform bill will start to take affect in several ways this year and seniors should be aware of some of the changes that it will have for their medical needs, according to MSNB...
January 4, 2011
Pre-onset Alzheimer’s test could become a reality
Researchers in the United Kingdom believe that they may have found an early diagnosis test to check for Alzheimer's symptoms far sooner than ever before, according to the BBC....
December 27, 2010
Ensure the safety of an Alzheimer’s patient with a senior alert system
A new report released by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PHRMA) has revealed that there are 98 new medicines either undergoing clinical trials or being reviewed by ...
November 1, 2010
Hospitals create senior specific ER rooms
In what appears to be a plan to accommodate aging baby boomers, as well as other seniors, hospitals in Michigan are designing senior-specific emergency rooms, complete with features such as ...
October 27, 2010
Learn to make the most of a doctor’s appointment
Many older adults enter the doctor's office and are hesitant to ask any questions that extend beyond formalities. However, not being open with concerns can have consequences down the road. ...
October 20, 2010
22,000 seniors left in the cold by Harvard Pilgrim
The second-largest health insurance provider of Massachusetts, Harvard Pilgrim, has announced that it will end coverage for those who are subscribed to its Medicare Advantage plan at the end...
September 29, 2010
Oregon faces healthcare crisis with aging population
OregonLive.com reports that Clark County, Oregon, is now facing an unprecedented health crisis due to the amount of retiring baby boomers in the region....
September 21, 2010
Independent hospitals struggling against healthcare reform
USA Today reports that some of the facilities that are most affected by the Obama administration's healthcare reform are independent or community hospitals that aren't part of a chain, becau...
September 15, 2010
