Could Thinking Positively About Aging Be the Secret of Health?
The dictionary defines ageism as the "tendency to regard older persons as debilitated, unworthy of attention, or unsuitable for employment." But research indicates that ageism may not just be ill-informed or hurtful. It may also be a matter of life and death. (Ina Jaffe/NPR Health Shots)
Rankings Reveal Which States are Healthiest for Aging Adults
This is the fourth year that America’s Health Rankings Senior Report conducted a comprehensive analysis of senior population health on a national and state-by-state basis across 35 measures of senior health. (Liz Seegert/Covering Health)
Caregivers Report Top 5 Job Considerations
Caregiver turnover is too high, and home health providers are seeing it as a top threat to the industry, according to a recent report. (Amy Baxter/Home Health Care News)
Shopping for Lower Prescription Drug Prices
Most people don't shop for lower prescription drug prices. They should, especially now that there are easier ways to do so. (Matthew Perrone/Associated Press)
Insurance Rates Going Up: New Concerns For Obamacare
The largest health insurer in Texas wants to raise its rates on individual policies by an average of nearly 60 percent. (The Associated Press)
