Judith Graham, a contributing columnist, writes the "Navigating Aging" column for KFF Health News.
Health Care Isn’t Working for Homebound Older Adults Living Alone
There is a large population of older adults with physical problems that prevent them from leaving home. Many have significant medical and practical needs that go unmet
Millions of Aging Americans Are Facing Dementia by Themselves
In a health care system that assumes older adults have family caregivers to help them, those facing dementia alone often fall through the cracks
Ozempic and Other Weight-Loss Drugs Bear Heavy Costs and Questions for Seniors
Limited data on adults age 60 and older raise questions on whether high-priced weight-loss drugs will really help with lowering rates of chronic illness and disability
Some Excess Weight Is Healthy for Older Adults
Experts are more concerned about a lack of activity in older adults who are somewhat overweight than about weight loss
What Recovery From COVID-19 Looks Like
Outcomes vary greatly depending on age and other factors, a pulmonologist explains
Chances of Avoiding Dementia on Rise in U.S.
More of us are getting at least a dozen good, happy years after 65
Good Friends Might Be Your Best Brain Booster as You Age
SuperAgers report strong social relationships