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Nation May 29

How cutting Medicaid could upend long-term care for many older Americans

By Hannah Grabenstein

Nation Oct 22

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How Asian Americans are filling the gaps in care for their elderly parents

Almost two-thirds of Asian American and Pacific Islander caregivers felt that they did not have a choice in becoming a caregiver, according to the AARP. These groups are trying to offer more culturally competent resources to their communities.

By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang

Health May 11

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How intergenerational connections help older Americans stay happier and healthier

America’s population is older than it’s ever been, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. About 18 percent of Americans are at least 65 years old, a number that’s projected to hit 28 percent in 30 years. And as that demographic…

By Ali Rogin, Lorna Baldwin, Kaisha Young

Health Mar 30

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As America’s population ages, women shoulder the burden as primary caregivers

Currently, 1 in 6 Americans is older than 65, a number that’s projected to rise to 1 in 4 by 2050. As older Americans’ needs for medical care and other support grow, women bear the biggest part of the burden…

By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara

Health Feb 18

DementiaCare
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Rethinking how we train caregivers for people with dementia

According to the Alzheimer's Association, each year more than 11 million Americans look after family or friends with various forms of dementia, unpaid and usually untrained. The lack of proper training can negatively affect the health of these caregivers. Teepa…

By John Yang, Harry Zahn

Oct 10

Watch 7:22
LGBTQ seniors fear discrimination when searching for housing

By Ivette Feliciano

Many LGBTQ+ seniors who live in long-term care communities and senior housing are fearful of being mistreated, refused care, neglected, or abused—with some even re-closeting themselves for safety. In many states, it's still legal to deny access to housing and…

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Oct 20

COVID-19 is taking a huge emotional toll on nursing home residents

By Liz Seegert, Next Avenue

A new survey looked at how isolation during the pandemic is affecting the mental health of nursing home residents.

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Jun 23

Elder abuse appears to be climbing during the pandemic, experts say

By Grace Birnstengel, Next Avenue

Many older adults have become more vulnerable as they've faced increased isolation during the pandemic.

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May 26

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COVID-19 has made life much harder for family caregivers. Here are some of their stories

The number of Americans providing unpaid care for loved ones has been rising in recent years. The coronavirus pandemic and the associated shutdowns have made these difficult roles that much harder, increasing isolation and limiting resources. We hear stories from…

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May 19

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Why American nursing homes have been hit so hard by coronavirus

By Lisa Desjardins

Nursing homes across the country are facing a desperate situation during the coronavirus pandemic. In 17 states, more than half of reported COVID-19 deaths have been at these facilities. Chronic staffing shortages, made worse by the virus, and inadequate infection…

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