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Palliative care underused for people with heart disease, report finds
Palliative care – which can include changes to medication – can alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life for people with heart disease. But the practice is greatly underutilized, especially among underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, according to a new report.
The scientific statement from the American Heart Association reviews ...Read more
From near death to the Senior Olympics
Dan Williams of Reston, Virginia, was under a lot of stress when he felt a pounding sensation in his chest.
He thought it was probably pneumonia and knew he should go to the hospital to get checked out.
But it was also just one more thing to worry about, on top of a mounting pile of professional and financial woes. Williams worked in ...Read more
No degree required: AARP reveals part-time jobs great for retirees
Retirement doesn’t have to mean barely getting by on a fixed income. There are part-time jobs aplenty that are perfect for older adults in need of some extra cash.
And AARP, the nonprofit organization founded by a retired teacher, recently released a report of the best side hustles for retirees that require no college degree.
School bus ...Read more
Lack of affordability tops older Americans’ list of health care worries
What weighs most heavily on older adults’ minds when it comes to health care?
The cost of services and therapies, and their ability to pay.
“It’s on our minds a whole lot because of our age and because everything keeps getting more expensive,” said Connie Colyer, 68, of Pleasureville, Kentucky. She’s a retired forklift operator who ...Read more
Travel Trending with Kathy Witt: Kentucky road trips lead to footlights, curious sights and beachy delights
Theater beneath the stars, irresistible roadside attractions and inland beaches — Kentucky summers are made for road trips to historic and charming small towns that are big on fun and nostalgia, as well as the strange and unusual.
Here are some road trips that lead to memorable adventures.
Dinner and a show
The sun sets and the stage lights...Read more