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Ageism in health care needs to end, doctor says

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:18:05 -0700
Some doctors are warning of a culture of ageism in the medical world, saying health workers commonly treat old people as though they don't deserve the same care as younger Canadians.
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Senior Health Implementation Center to disseminate Aging Brain Care Program tools

Thu, 03 May 2012 05:43:53 -0700
The resources developed for an innovative collaborative model of dementia care, which reduces emergency room and hospital visits and improves the quality of care for those with dementia, are now available to institutions, clinicians and caregivers around the globe with the establishment of the Aging Brain Care Program.
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4 Things That Can Hurt Your Quality of Life

Wed, 09 May 2012 07:25:19 -0700
Awareness of these common health issues is an important step toward aging well.
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National Poll: Low Cost, Lifesaving Services Missing from Most Older Patients’ Health Care

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:14:22 -0700
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John A. Hartford Foundation poll: older adults lack health care services: falls counseling, medication review, depression screening, services to promote healthy aging, Medicare Annual Wellness Visit.
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Staying engaged

Sun, 20 May 2012 03:59:13 -0700
Many aging experts say that for older adults to age well, they have to maintain a healthy lifestyle-both in body and brain-they have to keep busy: learn new things, stay socially active and exercise regularly. The worst thing retirees can do - especially those accustomed to decades of long, stressful days - is stop challenging their brains with new tasks and experiences
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Regenstrief extending successful aging brain care model globally

Wed, 02 May 2012 06:51:50 -0700
( Indiana University School of Medicine ) The resources developed for an innovative collaborative model of dementia care, which reduces emergency room and hospital visits and improves the quality of care for those with dementia, are now available to institutions, clinicians and caregivers around the globe with the establishment of the Aging Brain Care Program. The ABC Program is the first ...
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Older Adults with Diabetes Live Long Enough to Benefit From Interventions and Research

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:36:41 -0700

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