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Death with Dignity
September 21, 2021
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Man in Mask Vulnerable Adults
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Vulnerable Adults
September 15, 2020
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Vaccines, Chicago Health Magazine Online
Aging
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Vaccines Are Important for Those with Suppressed Immune Systems
August 24, 2020
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social isolation, Chicago Health Magazine Online
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‘More Than Physical Health’: Gym Helps 91-Year-Old Battle Isolation
July 3, 2020
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Senior communities, Chicago Health Magazine Online
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Staying Safe and Engaged in Senior Communities During Pandemic
May 13, 2020
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advance directives and ventilators, Chicago Health Magazine Online
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‘No Intubation’: Seniors Fearful of COVID-19 Are Changing Their Advance Directives
May 12, 2020
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Older Adults, Chicago Health Magazine Online
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Healthy Eating for Older Adults
May 7, 2020
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Older Adults, Chicago Health Magazine Online
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Ask the Harvard Experts: For COVID-19, Defining 'Older' and 'Chronic Disease'
April 21, 2020
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Anguish of My Father's COVID-19 Diagnosis
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Facing the Anguish of My Father’s COVID-19 Diagnosis
April 15, 2020
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Senior Communities, Coronavirus, Chicago Health Magazine Online
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Shutting Out the Coronavirus Threat for Seniors in Continuing Care Communities
April 15, 2020
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Seniors and Coronavirus, Chicago Health Magazine Online
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Amid Pandemic, Programs Struggle to Reach Vulnerable Seniors Living at Home
March 20, 2020
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Richard Wolfe, md, with a patient in Rainbow Hospice’s in-patient unit at AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center Chicago. Photo courtesy of Amita health
Aging
I’ll Hold Your Hand
March 15, 2019
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Forgetfulness increases as we age. Image shot from behind of older woman sitting on bench staring out at empty expanse.
Aging
Tips to Combat Age-Related Forgetfulness
August 30, 2018
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How couples can share long term care benefits. Image of miniature figures of elderly man and woman sitting on bench; man is kissing woman's cheek.
Insurance
How Couples Can Share Long Term Care Benefits
July 20, 2018
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Can telemores predict aging? Image is replication of X and Y DNA chromosomes.
Genetics
Can DNA Markers Called Telemores Predict Aging?
July 12, 2018
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Shot of top of brunette woman's head while she pulls on piece of gray hair
Family Health
Gray Hair: Age Isn't the Only Reason it Starts to Happen
March 16, 2018
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Rheumatoid arthritis: image is of hand making fist and pressing down into table
Arthritis
Early treatment for rheumatoid arthritis prevents joint damage
March 8, 2018
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End-of-Life Care
Family Health
End-of-Life Care
March 2, 2018
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Lewy body dementia: image is of hands of elderly women clasped together in her lap
Neurology
Many with Lewy Body Dementia Also Have Alzheimer's disease
February 14, 2018
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Knee osteoarthritis is getting alarmingly common. Image of knee x-ray.
Orthopedics
The mysterious rise in knee osteoarthritis
January 5, 2018
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Back of head of man with gray hair
Aging
Why does hair turn gray?
December 28, 2017
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Medicare: stethoscope on top of pile of money
Insurance
Guide to Medicare open enrollment for 2018
October 26, 2017
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Downsizing Dilemma
Family Health
Downsizing Dilemmas
August 23, 2017
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Shot from behind of elderly woman walking with her young female caregiver
Aging
Create a contract for family care
August 14, 2017
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Man running on road. Exercise helps keep brain young.
Fitness
Exercise helps aging brain stay young
July 21, 2017
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in home caregiver
Aging
10 Things You Need to Know About Hiring an In-Home Caregiver
July 6, 2017
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White, angled balancing scale on white background
Aging
Loss of balance could signal underlying medical condition
May 10, 2017
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Shot from behind of male and female elderly couple sitting on ground and looking out at lake
Aging
Build an action plan for Alzheimer's
April 16, 2017
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Caregiver and elderly woman
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Necessary Rest
February 13, 2017
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Elderly people playing cards
Aging
Changing the Culture of Aging
August 9, 2016
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POLST Orders Help Patients Advocate for Their End-of-Life Care
July 11, 2016
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Woman wearing a headset getting tested for hearing loss
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Good hearing essential to physical and emotional well-being
July 2, 2016
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Care Quandary: Quality Rating Systems Can Help You Make the Best Decisions
February 9, 2016
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Man in assisted living home
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How to ease the transition when you move to assisted living
February 4, 2016
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Hands of an older person in the hospital with an IV drop in
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Annuities that pay off for the sick
February 4, 2016
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Older man with hand over mouth
Aging
How to get insurance if you can't work
February 4, 2016
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Dementia written in wooden cubes
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Decline in dementia rate offers 'cautious hope'
February 4, 2016
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Elderly man sitting in yard
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5 smart ways to cut health care costs in retirement
February 4, 2016
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Providing care and support for elderly
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New options for seniors to get care at home
February 4, 2016
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Older caucasian male and female couple smiling at each other across desk from brunette insurance saleswoman
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What you should know about Medigap pricing
February 4, 2016
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Older man looking stressed
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How stress affects seniors and how to manage it
February 4, 2016
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Smiling senior couple sitting outside at sunset
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Childless seniors need to build a safety net
February 4, 2016
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Unrecognizable older adult person on outdoor political meeting from behind, looking toward gathered crowd and stage.
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The elusive fountain of youth
February 4, 2016
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Female Multi Generation Portrait In Garden
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Life insurance needs change as you age
February 1, 2016
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Senior woman in autumn park
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Is it a health problem, or is it just aging?
February 1, 2016
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Elderly people on top of coins
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Tactics to make long-term-care coverage affordable
January 21, 2016
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elderly hand holding young hand
Aging
Videos can help you make end-of-life care choices
September 24, 2015
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Woman in hospital bed with man seated in chair
Aging
End-of-Life Care: The Conversation That Can’t Wait
August 3, 2015
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Senior at computer
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Longevity gene may boost brain power
April 16, 2015
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aging women
Aging
Knowing When to Decide
February 11, 2015
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