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What’s the old expression? What are two things you can’t avoid? The answer: Getting older, and taxes. We can’t help you with the ‘taxes’ part, but we have assembled a panel of experts that can help deal with the challenges of growing older.

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U.S. Seniors May Be Taking Risky Drug Combinations

Neomi Heroux, December 26, 2008

Prescription medications are supposed to make us well, or keep us well. When picking up a prescription a patient assumes the prescription is...

Osteoporosis Drug Seeking FDA Approval

Madeline Ellis, December 25, 2008

Bone loss represents a major health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans, or 55 percent of the population 50 years of age and older, placing them at an increased risk for osteoporosis—a condition that leads to bone fragility and an increased susceptibility to fractures.

New Federal Rating System for Nursing Homes

Heather Hajek, December 20, 2008

When checking into a facility to care for our loved ones, we want the best. Now, with a new 5-star rating system recently released by Medicare, we...

Surges in Blood Pressure Found to Affect Cognitive Ability in Elderly

Madeline Ellis, December 18, 2008

By the time you reach what is commonly called middle age, you’ll likely notice awkward moments when you suddenly can’t remember a...

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