Monthly Archives: October 2024
Report: More Americans Than Ever Rely on Government Assistance
Over the past 50 years, the percentage of Americans who rely on government programs to subsidize their income has ballooned to record numbers, according to a new study. The bipartisan think tank Economic Innovation Group (EIG) says that 53% of Americans draw at least a quarter of their income from government aid (also known… Read More »
More People Are Dying from Dementia Than Ever Before, According to New Study
A new study published by The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders came to a startling conclusion. Deaths from dementia have tripled since 1999. In 1999, about 150,000 Americans died from dementia, according to the study. By 2020, that number tripled to over 450,000. The study indicates that the chances of dying from dementia… Read More »
Long-Term Care Costs a Top Concern for Older Americans
According to a recent survey conducted by University of Michigan researchers, U.S. residents ages 50 and older are more concerned with the costs of long-term care than about the cost of acute healthcare or health insurance. The researchers surveyed 3,626 older adults. When the survey team asked participants if they were worried about certain… Read More »
Is Eye Health a Risk Factor for Dementia?
A recently published study indicates that nearly 1 in 5 of all dementia cases could be associated with vision impairment. This suggests that better eye health could help lower the rate of dementia by nearly 20%. Dementia does not refer to a specific disease but is a general term for impairments in the ability… Read More »
Study Shows that Millions of Seniors Can’t Afford Their Prescriptions
A recent National Health Statistics report indicates that millions of Americans are having a difficult time affording their prescription medication. The study, which was published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, found that approximately 4% of those aged 65 and older can’t afford their prescription at all. More than 3% of them… Read More »