Older Americans are still feeling the effects of pandemic isolation

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More older Americans turning to urgent care, retail health clinics

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Pandemic's Effect in Isolating Older Americans May Not Be Over

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Why Are Older Americans Drinking So Much?

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22, 2024 — Primary health care, conditional cash transfers ... but an uptick in the early part of the ... Gunshots in American Cities Twice as Likely at Night, Potentially Disrupting Sleep ... Read More

Expect More Older Americans To Keep Working, Consultant Says

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Survey Shows Most Americans Don't Know Crucial Numbers to Predict Their Heart Disease Risk

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Caring for older Americans' teeth and gums is essential, but Medicare generally doesn't cover that cost

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Families often have chief medical officers – and they're almost always women

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Most Americans think it’s ‘near impossible’ to live sustainably

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Native Americans have shorter life spans, and it's not just due to lack of health care

"Most Native ... Center for Indigenous Health and a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, can rattle off the most common medical conditions and accidents killing Native Americans. Read More

More older Americans turning to urgent care, retail health clinics

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