A KFF analysis projects a 50% average premium increase for stand-alone Medicare drug plans in 2027, while plan switching may reduce costs.
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A new American Geriatrics Society framework outlines patient-centered checks and supportive care for prescribing obesity medications to older adults.
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Learn how button hooks and zipper pulls work, choose a comfortable fit, and practice with familiar clothes for easier dressing.
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Here’s What Congress Might Do On Healthcare After The Midterms
Congress could consider Medicare payment changes and health program extensions after the midterms, while larger disputes may wait until 2027.
‘Be Joyful, Though You Have Considered All The Facts’
Senior life coach Marvin Weinbaum argues that facing troubling facts need not rule out joy, and offers practical ways to stay engaged and connected.
CDC Says These Superbugs Kill 50,000 Americans Per Year
The CDC estimates pathogens on its 2026 antimicrobial resistance list cause 9.7 million U.S. infections and 50,800 deaths a year.
WSA Clinical Studies Show Sound Preference Exploration Boosts Hearing Aid Conversion Rates
WSA studies across 42 clinics found hearing aid conversion rates were 5 percentage points higher when clinicians explored patients’ sound preferences.
