Some widely prescribed antidepressants may not be as safe for elderly patients as other classes of drugs, according to a …
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Brain Changes May Explain Driving Problems in the Elderly
Worsening vision and dulled reflexes might explain why some older folks have trouble behind the wheel. But researchers from the University of Rochester may have uncovered another possibility: the aging brain may be better at …
For seniors, higher copays may have hidden costs
Even among Americans with health insurance, getting adequate medical care can mean facing some financial hurdles. According to some estimates, as many as 25 million Americans are “underinsured,” or technically have health insurance, but cannot afford the copayments, deductibles and other fees that represent the gap between their
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