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Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Combat Hunger Among Seniors
Food Insecurity
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Combat Hunger Among Seniors
2023-07-21 21:02:02
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill introduced in both the House and Senate this week aims to establish a working group tasked with combating hunger and malnutrition among senior citizens and adults with disabilities. The Senior Nutrition Task Force Act is... Read More

Exercise, Mindfulness Training Found Not to Boost Cognitive Performance in Older Adults
Mental Health
Exercise, Mindfulness Training Found Not to Boost Cognitive Performance in Older Adults
2022-12-14 18:37:34
by Dan McCue

ST. LOUIS — Exercise and mindfulness training under the supervision of coaches may have a wealth of benefits, but according to a new study, boosting cognitive performance isn’t one of them. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St.... Read More

Medicare Applications Raise Anxiety for Seniors in Pandemic
Senior Citizens
Medicare Applications Raise Anxiety for Seniors in Pandemic
2020-04-29 15:32:24
by Medicare Applications Raise Anxiety for Seniors in Pandemic

WASHINGTON (AP) — At greater risk from COVID-19, some seniors now face added anxiety due to delays obtaining Medicare coverage. Advocates for older people say the main problem involves certain applications for Medicare's “Part B” coverage for outpatient care. It... Read More

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