HEALTH AND WELLNESS
For the first time in more than three years, Washingtonians and all Americans on Medicaid must show they still qualify for the program
BY CHRISTINA CLEM, AARP WASHINGTON COMMUNICATIONS ANALYST | July 23, 2023 at 6:19 p.m.
Robotic Glove Custom Made for Stroke Survivors
There is a new robotic hand that uses artificial intelligence to improve hand dexterity
Using Laughter and Humor for Improving Wellbeing
Telling a few jokes may be better for your health... much more so than ever realized
Why Aren’t Doctor’s Telling Patients These Simple Ways to Reduce the Risk of Dementia?
These interventions can reduce the risk of dementia by as much as 40%
Improving Mental Health with Artificial Intelligence
An artificial intelligence voice coach is showing promise for treating depression and anxiety
WA Long-Term Care Benefits Program Lifted Off in July
A fund to provide long-term care to Washingtonians started July 1
Promising New Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease
The annual Alzheimer's Disease drug development pipeline report for this year is providing a good reason for optimism
A New Pill May Help Prevent Knee and Hip Replacements
a low dose of colchicine may be associated with lower incidences of both total knee replacement and total hip replacement surgeries
Better Brain Health: What’s good for your heart is good for your brain
Here are some evidence-based approaches to boost brain health and minimize risk of developing Alzheimer’s
6 Medications That Can Cause Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
Medication-induced hearing loss is generally considered a rare side effect, but it does sometimes happen
COVID-19 News Update
"...it's going to be peaking in a couple of months, June, July”
Support for Caregivers
The burden on family caregivers has become more difficult in recent years
Long-term Care: More than just nursing homes
The reality is that long-term care comes in many forms and ways depending upon where we are in our aging journey
Experiencing a Much Better Quality of Life by Adopting a Self-Care Approach
Adopting some self-care techniques may reap huge health benefits
