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The Tampa Bay Times reported the death of an elderly woman on Sept. 8, 2026. Her family says local doctors...
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How South Korea is tackling its super-aging problem – and what other aging nations can learn from its experience
In December 2024, the share of South Koreans ages 65 and older surpassed 20% for the first time, making it...
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Sky gave my father the hard sell even though he has dementia
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A job that changed me: Working the pool kiosk in the summer of ’82, I was excited when older boys came by – but I learned that respect is better than attention
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Shingles can cause severe chronic pain – new research on how exosomes alter neurons offers pathways to treatment
Shingles can cause pain that is notoriously difficult to manage and can last for months to years for some people....
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Portugal decriminalized drugs 25 years ago, but the real lesson is what it built around this policy
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Why so few older Americans get counseling – and how it could help
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