senior care

A Bridge to Nowhere?  Medicare’s GLP-1 Coverage Expansion Requires A More Holistic Approach To Weight Management

For seniors, the change in policy will dramatically expand access to a revolutionary medication. But there are also significant risks.

Too Many Prescriptions, Too Many Fatal Falls

The phenomenon of taking five or more medicines at the same time has become so common that it now has its own term – polypharmacy – and there is no doubt that it increases the risk of dizziness, confusion, and loss of balance.

The Algorithm Won’t Hold Your Mother’s Hand

An algorithm can flag an irregular heartbeat. But it cannot notice that Tom hasn't mentioned his late wife in two weeks, or that he's wearing the same shirt for the fourth day running. Those observations require a person in the room, not a sensor on the wall.

Serious Illness Care Runs on Caregivers — It’s Time to Act Like It

Caregivers are a backbone of serious illness care, but they cannot carry the system alone. We have reached a point where failing to support them is indistinguishable from failing patients.

Medicare Mandates Cognitive Screening, But Do PCPs Have the Tools to Act Confidently?

The solution isn't about creating more referral pathways, but about building the measurement infrastructure that enables excellent primary care providers to act confidently on their observations. 

Beyond the Numbers: Every Data Point Tells a Different Story

While data and cost are important elements in recognizing issues, the measure of success isn’t just about the data or the numbers; it’s about ensuring that older adults can manage and maintain their expectations about health and aging in place. 

DiMe, 20+ Partners Launch New Effort to Help Older Adults Age in Place

The Digital Medicine Society launched a new initiative — it seeks to establish a roadmap for how technology can support older adults who want to age safely at home. The project will bring together health systems, home health agencies and tech companies to develop products, policy guidance and case studies for scalable home care.

Why Elderly Americans Are Bearing the Brunt of the Government Shutdown’s Impact

Time is of the essence, particularly for those with cognitive conditions. The loss of telehealth flexibilities, combined with disruptions to Medicaid, could have devastating consequences for millions of patients with dementia and other cognitive and behavioral conditions.

How Senior Care Bounced Back – And What Smart Leaders Can Learn From It

With life expectancy rising again post-pandemic, Americans increasingly are turning to senior communities.

AI Is No Longer Optional in Senior Living – Here’s Why

Now is the time for senior living leaders to act and re-imagine what resident-centered, modern care can look like, today and in the future.

What Senior Care Can Teach Us About AI’s Future in Healthcare

Senior care innovations offer a glimpse of what is to come while providing useful lessons for the broader healthcare sector. Successful AI-enabled technologies will improve outcomes, ease burdens, and increase autonomy. 

The Crisis of Elderly Poverty and Its Health Consequences

Poverty significantly impacts the mental and physical health of older adults. Lack of access to care and unaddressed SDOH issues lead to poorly managed chronic conditions, delays in treatment, medication non-adherence, and lower utilization of preventive services.

America’s Aging Crossroads: Will We Rise to the Challenge or Fall Behind?

This is not just about today’s older adults — it’s about the next 50 years. If we design a smarter, more sustainable system now, we will all benefit when our time comes.