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An elderly woman died, and her husband is in a coma after they ate a deadly pufferfish for lunch
The elderly couple did not know that pufferfish is only safe to eat if prepared in a special manner…
Alia Shoaib
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The workers caring for your sick and elderly relatives are demanding Congress pass Democrats' plan that would up wages for 1 million of them: 'They know we deserve it'
"This is not an easy job to have," home care worker Tony Hedgepeth said. "We're caregivers, we're p…
Juliana Kaplan,Ben Winck
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6 easy balance exercises for seniors to improve stability and help prevent falls
Falls are the leading cause of injury amongst seniors which is why it's important to improve balanc…
Ian Graber-Stiehl,Sarah C. Mc…
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Healthcare workers and long-term-care facility residents should get a coronavirus vaccine first, according to US health officials
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to recommend who should receive a coro…
Andrea Michelson
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Startups like Papa, which pairs elderly people with 'grandkids on demand' to help them with common tasks like grocery shopping, could be the future of healthcare. Here's an inside look at how it works.
The gig economy made unicorns of Uber and Instacart, and investors have bet $1.4 billion that home …
Megan Hernbroth
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Social workers share key signs of elder abuse and neglect, along with tips to prevent it
About 10% of older adults living at home experience elder abuse or neglect. Knowing the signs and s…
Rebecca Strong
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How Japan, which has the world's oldest population, has so far managed to keep its nursing homes safe during the pandemic
Experts say Japan's success comes down to a culture that respects the elderly, as well as taking th…
James Pasley
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What you need to know about CRPS the often ignored condition at the heart of Netflix's 'Take Care of Maya'
Chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a rare neurological disorder that can cause sensations of …
Kate Hull
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Robocallers are preying on the elderly with fake Medicare calls. It's a no-brainer to stop it, but nobody has.
Scammers are spoofing the Medicare hotline 1-800-MEDICARE to swindle seniors and commit Medicare fr…
Madison Hall
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Nearly 70 veterans at a Massachusetts elder care facility have died from the coronavirus
At least 68 residents at the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke, Massachusetts, have died from COVID-19. Ano…
Kelly McLaughlin
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Elderly woman found breathing at New York funeral home hours after being pronounced dead — the second such incident this year
The 82-year-old woman was transported to a hospital following the discovery, police told Insider. H…
Erin Snodgrass
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Gen Z hates boomers, everyone hates millennials, and no one cares about Gen X. But there's more to these generational feuds than you think.
We used to respect and honor other generations. Now we hate them. What happened?
Kelli María Korducki
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Biden's infrastructure plan includes massive investments in care for children and the elderly. Here's how much workers in those jobs are paid.
Home health and personal care aides made a median salary of $27,080 in May 2020, according to data …
Madison Hoff
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CarDekho’s latest campaign talks about building a safe driving environment for senior citizens
The campaign aims to promote greater responsibility towards self-driving senior citizens
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A new mom documented what it's like to heal postpartum in a tranquil Korean care center, but questioned spending so much time away from her newborn
"In America, mothers are quick to get back to normal life," Sarah Goo told Insider. "But Koreans fo…
Geoff Weiss
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Boris Johnson's government is accused of putting elderly people at risk by 'emptying hospitals and filling care homes'
Care England Chief Executive Professor Martin Green said the UK government did not focus on care ho…
Adam Payne
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Future demand for elderly care services like assisted living & in-home care are rife for digital disruption
Certain assisted living and home care facilities are turning into smart homes to aid the aging popu…
Andrew Meola
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Guardian abuse is nothing new for vulnerable people of color. How Britney Spears' case amplifies the fight for their rights
Supporters rallied around Britney Spears' fight to end her conservatorship. For communities of colo…
Dana Givens
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The Mona Lisa was attacked with a pastry by a man disguised as an elderly woman in a wheelchair
The man who's believed to have attacked the Mona Lisa said: "There are people who are destroying th…
Armani Syed
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Future demand for elderly care services like assisted living & in-home care are rife for digital disruption
Certain assisted living and home care facilities are turning into smart homes to aid the aging popu…