Paula Span
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Still Dreaming of Retirement in the Sun Belt?
As climate change sends summer temperatures soaring, older people are increasingly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses in places like Phoenix.
Hospice Is a Profitable Business, but Nonprofits Mostly Do a Better Job
Nearly three-quarters of hospice organizations are now for-profit. Complaints of fraud and profiteering are growing.
Why Older People Can’t Get New Mortgages
Despite solid financial track records, many older Americans have a hard time refinancing because of their mortality risks and lower retirement incomes.
Medicare Begins to Rein In Drug Costs for Older Americans
Reforms embedded in the Inflation Reduction Act will bring savings to seniors this year. Already some lawmakers are aiming to repeal the changes.
Why Many Older Women Are Getting Pap Tests They Don’t Need
Women over 65 are being screened for cervical cancer in diminishing numbers. But some are reluctant to give up the tests.
What if You Could Go to the Hospital … at Home?
Hospital-at-home care is an increasingly common option, and it is often a safer one for older adults. But the future of the approach depends on...
What if You Could Go to the Hospital … at Home?
Hospital-at-home care is an increasingly common option, and it is often a safer one for older adults. But the future of the approach depends on...
Medicare Advantage or Just Medicare?
It’s annual enrollment season once again. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of the two approaches to health insurance.