How Concerns Over Insurance May Affect Retirement Decisions
Adults in the US who are approaching the Medicare eligibility age of 65 years face important decisions about healthcare and retirement.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Certain Factors May Increase Risk for Cognitive Decline in Older People
In older adults with abdominal obesity, sustained levels of higher blood glucose are tied to a higher likelihood of experiencing cognitive decline.
US Life Expectancy to Reach 85 by 2060
Nearly a quarter of all US residents will be older than 65 by 2060, and life expectancy will reach an all-time high of 85 by that year, according to the US Census Bureau.
Health Care Utilization Up for Seniors With Untreated Apnea
lder adult Medicare beneficiaries with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have increased health care utilization (HCU) and costs.
Poll: Older Adults Frequently Use Online Physician Ratings
Older adults commonly use online ratings to choose a doctor, according to a report published based on the results of the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.
Self-Perceived Risk of Dementia Associated With Mental Health, Race/Ethnicity
Survey data published in JAMA Neurology indicate that approximately half of US adults perceive themselves to be at least somewhat likely to develop dementia.
Playing Analog Games Tied to Less Relative Cognitive Decline
Playing analog games is associated with less relative cognitive decline, according to a study published in the Journals of Gerontology: Series B.
US Life Expectancy Dropped Since 2014 for Working-Age Adults
US life expectancy increased from 1959 to 2016 but has been decreasing since 2014, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Rates of Postoperative Mortality Increased for Frail, Very Frail Patients
Patients who are frail and very frail have high rates of postoperative mortality across all levels of operative stress, according to a study published in JAMA Surgery.
What Does the Aging Population Mean for Heart Disease Rates?
A recent report examined the association between population changes and patterns of heart disease mortality subtypes, with a focus on the increase in adults aged 65 years and older.
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