William Stork needs a tooth out. That's what the 71-year-old retired truck driver's dentist told him during a recent checkup.
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Nursing Home Residents at Risk for Overtreatment of Diabetes
(Reuters Health) – Many nursing home residents with diabetes may be treated to intensive glycemic targets even though such aggressive
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Vaccines go mobile to keep seniors from slipping through the cracks
A mobile "strike team" is bringing vaccines to some of Northern California’s most vulnerable residents along with a message: This
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Vaccine equity is ‘North Star,’ feds say, and clinics are key to fair distribution
Mary Barnett is one of about a dozen seniors who got a covid vaccine on a recent morning at Neighborhood
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Wave of flu: the elderly at risk this year, especially
The flu season is still young, but the European center for disease control ECDC dare already to make a prediction:
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Heat wave: On the needy senior citizens pay attention
Especially older people suffer greatly under high heat. Those who already have health problems, need according to experts, the University
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Here’s What Makes Seniors Feel and Act Younger
FRIDAY, Aug. 10, 2018 — A pair of new studies points towards two potential paths to the fountain of youth.
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Why Seniors Can Struggle With Swallowing
FRIDAY, Aug. 3, 2018 — If you have developed swallowing problems as you age, a new study may explain why.
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Seniors more likely to visit emergency department after home care visit from nurse
Patients who received home care visits from nurses were more likely to visit the emergency department during the evening on
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