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John A. Hartford Foundation Announces $9 Million in Grants to Support Transformation in Care for Older Adults
The John A. Hartford Foundation is funding game-changing efforts to improve care for older adults through four grants totaling nearly $9 million : Seven leading national...
10 hours ago - Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative - 2 articles
U.S. Democrats Blast Safety Net Cuts in Trump Budget as 'Malicious'
Congressional Democrats attacked U.S. social safety net changes proposed by President Donald Trump in his 2020 budget plan, with a senior lawmaker on Tuesday saying Trump's...
6 days ago - Medscape
MassDOT Announces Regional Transit Authority Additional Funding Awards
MassDOT recently announced $5.1 million in additional funding awards for Regional Transit Authorities across the Commonwealth to implement best practices and innovative...
7 days ago - Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative
American Planning Association Announces Call for “Great Places” Recognition
According to the American Planning Association , a “ Great Place ” in your community demonstrates the importance of planning, provides an opportunity for promotion and tourism...
7 days ago - Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative
CT Scan before Spine Fusion Finds Undiagnosed Osteoporosis
CT scan helps to find low bone density beforehand which affects patient treatment plan before, during and after spine surgery.
8 days ago - Medindia Health
CT scan of the lumbar spine prior to surgery reveals undiagnosed osteoporosis in many patients
For patients contemplating spinal fusion surgery to alleviate pain, bone health is an important consideration. If a patient is found to have low bone density prior to surgery...
8 days ago - News Medical
Do I Have to Enroll in Medicare if I'm Still Working at 65
One of the most common questions asked by seniors these days is “Do I need to enroll in Medicare if I'm still working at 65?” The answer isn't black and white. It depends on...
12 days ago - Senior Health Memos
Science FAIL: Scientists plan to use Alzheimer's neurological drugs to treat people with tooth decay
Scientists claim they have made one of the biggest breakthroughs in the history of dentistry by using a drug initially developed for Alzheimer's disease to stimulate the body...
14 days ago - Natural News - 2 articles
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Bridges Together Intergenerational Program
Bridges Together, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing training and tools on the art & science of intergenerational engagement, announced their grant opportunity. Teachers...
14 days ago - Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative
The Hip Society, The Knee Society appoint new executive committee for CCJR
The Hip Society and The Knee Society have announced the appointment of the Current Concepts in Joint Replacement program's new executive committee, which is effective...
20 days ago - Healio
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Choosing Adult Day Care for Alzheimer's Patients
No matter how nice and caring you are for somebody with Alzheimer's disease, you may end up needing help. Sometimes, a friend or a family member can step in to help while you...
The woman who can SMELL Parkinson's
Joy Milne , of Perth, Scotland, discovered she can smell Parkinson's when she noticed a change in her late husband Les's scent a decade before he was diagnosed in 1985.
Detecting Parkinson's Disease Through Smell
A study has reported the identification of compounds that make up the signature odor of the disease with the help an individual who can detect Parkinson's through smell.
Thousands of cataracts patients are missing out on vital surgery because of...
A report revealing which local NHS boards are rationing cataract ops, hip and knee replacements, hernia repairs and glucose monitors found Bedfordshire is the only one...
Laser-targeted removal of prostate tumors works as well complete removal of...
Researchers have shown that selectively destroying cancerous prostate tissue is as effective as complete prostate removal or radiation therapy while preserving more sexual and...
This 'caterpillar fungus' may help treat osteoarthritis
A compound derived from a parasitic fungus could lead to the development of new, better treatments for osteoarthritis, according to recent research.
Deadline Approaching for AARP Community Challenge Grant Submission
The deadline for the 2019 Community Challenge grant program from AARP is less than a month away. The grant program , which is now in its third year, is part of AARP's...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Seed Grants for ‘Relatives as Grandparents...
The Administration for Community Living passed along via their blog an opportunity from The Brookdale Foundation Group, which has issued a Request for Proposals for creating or...
Age- and Dementia Friendly Transportation Featured at Transportation...
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative will join the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, UMass-Boston, Dementia Friendly Massachusetts and the City of Salem for a...
Selective destruction of prostate tumor as effective as complete prostate...
Researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, led by prostate cancer treatment pioneer Dr. Eric Walser, have shown that selectively destroying cancerous...