Senior Health

Elder abuse Office of Inspector General

Health care providers and agencies aren't reporting elder abuse, report finds

Pennsylvania receives 'F' grade for nursing home facilities, new report says

Pennsylvania worst nursing homes ranked

Philadelphia is home to six of the worst nursing homes in the U.S.

Worst nursing homes Philadelphia

The benefits of exercise for older adults

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Many U.S. senior citizens struggle to afford food

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How traumatic injury has become a health care crisis

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WHO releases new guidelines for reducing dementia risk

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Newly-recognized brain disorder mimics Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's Disease LATE Dementia

No cure for Alzheimer's disease in my lifetime

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In 10 years, half of middle-income elders won’t be able to afford housing, medical care

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Brain stimulation may reverse seniors' memory loss, study finds

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Lethal plans: When seniors turn to suicide in long-term care

Senior Depression 04102019

Memory-boosting electrical jolts could one day help treat dementia, Alzheimer's

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This dairy-free drink was created to promote healthy aging

perennial drink aging wellness

The local nonprofit making a positive impact on the lives of older adults

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More older adults with joint replacements recover at home, not rehab

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Broken bones linked to dog walks are on the rise among elderly adults

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How old is too old to drive?

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High-protein, low-calorie diet promotes healthy weight loss in obese seniors, researchers say

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Frail seniors find ways to live independently

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Boot camp after 60: 10 steps to turn your health around

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These personality traits in women allude to risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds

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Study examining fitness tracker data links activity in older adults to lower dementia risk

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Most caregivers of people with dementia are family members, and they need help

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Grandparents getting tipsy at the holiday party? It's a growing trend

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Jefferson identifies treatment for under-diagnosed cause of severe chest pain

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Living a long life isn't predetermined in your genes, a new study suggests

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Penn Medicine doctor's 5K raises thousands each year to benefit Alzheimer's research

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Day-tripping to the dispensary: Seniors in pain hop aboard the canna-bus

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Critical procedure available for more stroke victims

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Trying to protect seniors, the most vulnerable, from formidable foe Florence

For nursing home patients, breast cancer surgery may do more harm than good

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Dedicated, IBX team up on senior medical centers in Philly

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Genetic testing: Should I get tested for Alzheimer's risk?

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Risk of developing Alzheimer's disease tied to liver, study finds

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Hormones may increase women's risk of Alzheimer's disease

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Parkinson's disease impacts way more than previously believed, study finds

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DEP: Elevated ozone levels could pose respiratory problems on Tuesday

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