In Case You Missed It: December's Kaiser Health News Aging and Health Articles
Kaiser Health News (KHN) regularly publishes stories related to aging and health as part of it's reporting desk sponsored by The John A. Hartford Foundation.
In case you missed it, here are some of the top stories published by KHN during December that relate to The John A. Hartford Foundation’s three priority areas: age-friendly health systems, family caregiving, and serious illness & end of life.
With Vaccine Delivery Imminent, Nursing Homes Must Make a Strong Pitch to Residents
More than half of long-term care residents have cognitive impairment or dementia, raising questions about whether they will understand the details about the fastest and most extensive vaccination effort in U.S. history.
What Seniors Can Expect When COVID Vaccines Begin to Roll Out
At least two vaccines could get federal emergency use authorizations this month. Nursing home and assisted living residents will be among the first to receive inoculations. Here’s a guide on how that rollout may proceed.
I Found My Secret to Feeling Younger and Stronger. The Pandemic Stole It Away.
What’s a 67-year-old to do when COVID-19 shuts down the volunteering gigs that were his personal fountain of youth?
