The phenomenon of taking five or more medicines at the same time has become so common that it now has its own term – polypharmacy – and there is no doubt that it increases the risk of dizziness, confusion, and loss of balance.

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An algorithm can flag an irregular heartbeat. But it cannot notice that Tom hasn’t mentioned his late wife in two weeks, or that he’s wearing the same shirt for the fourth day running. Those observations require a person in the room, not a sensor on the wall.

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Caregivers are a backbone of serious illness care, but they cannot carry the system alone. We have reached a point where failing to support them is indistinguishable from failing patients.

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The solution isn’t about creating more referral pathways, but about building the measurement infrastructure that enables excellent primary care providers to act confidently on their observations. 

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While data and cost are important elements in recognizing issues, the measure of success isn’t just about the data or the numbers; it’s about ensuring that older adults can manage and maintain their expectations about health and aging in place. 

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The Digital Medicine Society launched a new initiative — it seeks to establish a roadmap for how technology can support older adults who want to age safely at home. The project will bring together health systems, home health agencies and tech companies to develop products, policy guidance and case studies for scalable home care.

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Time is of the essence, particularly for those with cognitive conditions. The loss of telehealth flexibilities, combined with disruptions to Medicaid, could have devastating consequences for millions of patients with dementia and other cognitive and behavioral conditions.

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With life expectancy rising again post-pandemic, Americans increasingly are turning to senior communities.

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[Sponsored] Medical alert systems are crucial for seniors stay independent while living alone. These three companies offer affordable systems that give everyone peace of mind.

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Now is the time for senior living leaders to act and re-imagine what resident-centered, modern care can look like, today and in the future.

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[Sponsored] Are you looking for a medical alert device that is elegant-looking and balances your independence and safety? Here are the best devices to choose from.

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Senior care innovations offer a glimpse of what is to come while providing useful lessons for the broader healthcare sector. Successful AI-enabled technologies will improve outcomes, ease burdens, and increase autonomy. 

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Poverty significantly impacts the mental and physical health of older adults. Lack of access to care and unaddressed SDOH issues lead to poorly managed chronic conditions, delays in treatment, medication non-adherence, and lower utilization of preventive services.

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This is not just about today’s older adults — it’s about the next 50 years. If we design a smarter, more sustainable system now, we will all benefit when our time comes.

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As the pool of approved therapies continues to (hopefully) expand, the clinical and diagnostic testing communities need to do a better job at ensuring the right patients move through this journey more quickly – and accurately – to improve their health and prognosis.

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It’s a place where compassion and dignity are paramount, where patients and families find solace and support during the most challenging times. We owe it to them to ensure that hospice care is of the highest quality, accessible to all and integrated into the broader continuum of care. 

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While advancements in diagnostics are promising, the need remains for healthcare professionals to take the lead on proactive conversations with patients and their loved ones about the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. 

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With the election behind us, it’s time to lift healthcare above campaign rhetoric and invest in a care economy that breaks the cycle of chronic illness to build longer, healthier lives for all Americans.

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These valuable caregivers do not need false claims, empty promises, or even more technology to stay on top of. They need access to health education and literacy, healthy food, and seamless self-efficacy tools. 

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Seen Health emerged from stealth on Monday. The company builds on the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly model and focuses on Asian and Pacific Islander communities.

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Early diagnosis through blood tests buys invaluable time – for patients and their families to plan, seek support, make informed decisions about their difficult care journey and, perhaps most importantly, be together.

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Providing proactive and preventive health-focused living among younger, less affluent senior populations — and extending this into value-based care — just makes sense. 

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The vast majority of older adults want to age at home. To support that goal, doctors should encourage them to consider their care options — long before they need assistance.

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Tomorrow’s goal scoring companies will go on offense today by giving an assist to their caregiving team members.

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On the surface, it sounds positively delightful – who wouldn’t want to help dear grandma avoid the nursing home? But as is often the case with these sweeping government proposals, the devil is in the details.

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The U.S. workforce does not need to be in a position where they must choose between their careers and caring for their families. If sufficient balance between work and caregiving is not achieved, caregivers face the risk of becoming patients themselves.

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What will happen in the fall remains to be seen, but the pledge is facilitating an open dialogue within the senior care industry about the problems it’s facing, along with some fresh thinking on potential solutions.

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By establishing a standard method of gathering data and utilizing programs like STEADI, we can significantly advance our frailty and fall prevention efforts and improve delivery models for other conditions that impact the most vulnerable members of our population.

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As many as 25 percent of all ER visits by older adults come from people with dementia. A better alternative is urgent medical response at home – working with seniors in their own familiar place without the pressures, distractions, or costs of a bustling ER. Or the endless wait times. 

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The new CMS guidelines represent a transformative moment for Medicare Advantage — here are three ways to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars and create a healthier future for seniors

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