Many individuals who are at or approaching retirement age are choosing to grow old in their own homes and communities rather than a...
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Pennsylvania hospital system uses technological solutions to reduce readmission rates
Older adults and individuals with chronic health issues often find themselves in and out of the hospital. While some causes of readmission like a fall or unrelated...
New app connects like-minded older adults
While there are a few options available for the 50-plus crowd, most dating apps and websites seem to be toys for the young. Dating services like Tinder and OkCupid can...
The digital divide can endanger older adults in crisis situations
With hurricanes on the East Coast, wildfires out west and tornados roaring through the central plains, very few Americans are immune from the risk of natural disasters....
Study: ‘Making an effort’ could reduce hospital readmission rates
In what seems like an obvious conclusion to a study, researchers from the Mayo Clinic have found that the key to reducing hospital readmissions may be as simple as being...
Study: Eldercare options improving in the workforce
According to a survey conducted by the Families and Work Institute (FWI), more than two in five working Americans are taking care of a sick or aging family member. As the...
