A physician’s account highlights how diabetes screening thresholds for Asian patients diverge from BMI criteria used in GLP-1 coverage decisions.
Screened For Diabetes At 23 BMI, Denied GLP-1s Until 30 BMI
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A New Framework For Safe, Patient-centered Prescribing Of Obesity Medications In Older Adults
The American Geriatrics Society framework advises assessing function, nutrition and cognition before prescribing obesity medications to older adults.
Just Because It Worked For Someone Else Doesn’t Mean It’s Right For You
A Sixty and Me essay reflects on Camino gear advice, social media marketing and why personal recommendations may not suit every traveler.
Multivitamins Vs. Individual Supplements – What’s Best For Healthy Aging?
A Sixty and Me report says supplement choice depends on diet and health needs; evidence and safety questions remain for older adults.
Nursing Decisions To Navigate When Dying Patients Become Unresponsive
A Flinders University study examines how palliative care nurses use observation, family communication and clinical judgment when dying patients cannot respond.
What Caring For Her Mother With Alzheimer’s Taught Her About Her Own Diagnosis
Shon Lowe says she received an MCI diagnosis in November 2025 after seeking evaluation for memory concerns. She also discussed caring for her mother, who had younger-onset Alzheimer’s.
Medigap Vs. Medicare Open Enrollment: What’s The Difference?
Medicare’s annual enrollment and Medigap’s one-time six-month window serve different purposes. Learn when each applies and what protections can expire.
CDC Says These Superbugs Kill 50,000 Americans Per Year
The CDC’s 2026 report estimates 19 dangerous pathogens cause 9.7 million U.S. infections and 50,800 deaths each year.
Injections For Achilles Tendinopathy Flop In Randomized Trial
A randomized trial found high-volume Achilles injections no better than sham at 12 months, despite temporary relief with hydrocortisone.
Video Decision Aid Increases Advance Care Planning In Seniors With Chronic Kidney Disease
A randomized trial found more advance care planning documentation among older adults with advanced kidney disease who used a video decision aid.
