Hospice care for those with dementia falls far short of meeting people’s needs at the end of life
When dementia patients on Medicare enroll in hospice, they lose other crucial supports and services.
Maria J Silveira, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan •
conversation
April 1, 2024 • ~10 min
April 1, 2024 • ~10 min
New studies suggest millions with mild cognitive impairment go undiagnosed, often until it’s too late
Medicare covers an annual well-check visit that could potentially identify cognitive issues, but only about half of beneficiaries take advantage of them.
Ying Liu, Research Scientist, Center for Economic and Social Research, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences •
conversation
March 21, 2024 • ~6 min
March 21, 2024 • ~6 min
Family caregivers face financial burdens, isolation and limited resources − a social worker explains how to improve quality of life for this growing population
Family caregivers who have stronger support networks and positive communication with loved ones tend to be more resilient.
Kathy L. Lee, Assistant Professor of Gerontological Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington •
conversation
Feb. 12, 2024 • ~9 min
Feb. 12, 2024 • ~9 min
Heart attacks, cancer, dementia, premature deaths: 4 essential reads on the health effects driving EPA’s new fine particle air pollution standard
On Feb. 7, 2024, the EPA strengthened the federal limit for annual levels of fine particulate air pollution, or PM2.5. Many serious health effects have been linked to PM2.5 exposure.
Jennifer Weeks, Senior Environment + Cities Editor, The Conversation •
conversation
Feb. 8, 2024 • ~8 min
Feb. 8, 2024 • ~8 min
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