HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Alarmingly, older adults have emerged as primary targets
BY CHRISTINA CLEM AARP WASHINGTON STATE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | January 16, 2025 at 8:55 a.m.
Does Medicare Cover Talk Therapy Services?
Medicare actually covers both outpatient and inpatient mental health care services and programs
Living in the Age of Genomics
The popularity of ancestry research and rising numbers of clinical referrals are helping drive that trend
Medical Minutes
This month's column looks at a new approach to lower back pain, how electrical stimulation may help with long COVID symptoms, and personalized medicine for breast cancer
What Happens to Your Debt When You Die?
I have taken on a lot of credit card debt over the past 10 years, and I’m worried that my son and daughter will get stuck with it when I die
Be Wary of Winter Heart Attacks
In the U.S., the risk of having a heart attack during the winter months is twice as high as it is during the summertime
New Tool Now Available to Assist Families Affected by Dementia
The avatar is designed to supplement the work of AFA’s Helpline, which is staffed entirely by licensed social workers who are specifically trained in dementia care
Artificial Intelligence is Helping Older Adults
AI is helping doctors and patients navigate the vast and ever-changing range of clinical trials
Combating Depression and Anxiety with Computer Assistance
These types of apps can help patients practice new behavioral strategies and skills outside regular therapy sessions
Medical Minutes for December 2024
This month's Medical Minutes explores another medication that may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's, takes a look at "super-agers" and discusses how virtual yoga is helping with lower back pain
How to Talk to Your Doctors – and Get Them to Listen
If you believe your doctor isn’t listening to you, here are some tips offered by the National Institute on Aging that may help
5 Tips for a Dementia-Friendly Holiday Season
“Families caring for a loved one with dementia deserve to join together and celebrate"
Drive Winter Blues Away by Spending Time Outside
Getting outside in the wintertime can really help your state of mind
How to Write a Living Will
"I’m approaching age 73 and in poor health and would like to get this done without spending a lot of money"
