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“Old” Is Both a State of Mind and a Matter of Mental and Physical Health

As we chalk up our birthdays, some of us will be seen as "old,” while others may remain vital and mentally adept as Norman Lear.

Homelessness Among Older People Is on the Rise, Driven by Inflation and the Housing Crunch

The housing affordability crisis, driven in part by the covid-19 pandemic, and high inflation are chipping away at fixed incomes. Although data is limited, advocates for seniors and people who are homeless say greater numbers of adults are showing up at shelters across the country.

Complex, Chronic Diseases Are Rampant Today

America has the providers, the science, the drugs, the diagnostics, and the devices needed for outstanding patient care. But the delivery of care is dysfunctional at best and far too expensive.

Medical Innovation Still Matters—Even When the System Makes It Hard

Healthcare today is increasingly shaped by actuarial logic rather than human outcomes. Coverage decisions are driven by algorithms, prior authorizations delay care, and access...