Judith Graham, KFF Health News

Judith Graham

KFF Health News

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Past:
  • KFF Health News
  • SF Chronicle
  • Truthout
  • Redding.com News Now
  • The Union-Tribune
  • Pia Christensen
  • STAT
  • The Boston Globe

Past articles by Judith:

Being ‘Socially Frail’ Comes With Health Risks for Older Adults

Researchers are identifying new ways to assess older adults’ social circumstances and identify risks that can compromise their health. “It’s a more complete picture of older adults’ circumstances t… → Read More

Seniors With Anxiety Frequently Don’t Get Help. Here’s Why.

Older people often aren’t being screened for anxiety disorders, even though it is a common affliction — one masked by other problems when growing old. → Read More

Dementia Care Programs Help, If Caregivers Can Find Them

Programs assisting people with dementia — and their caregivers — improve quality of life and care. But millions of unpaid family and friend caregivers may not know where or how to find help. → Read More

What Older Americans Need to Know About Taking Paxlovid

Covid-19 continues to hit seniors with disproportionate severity. Experts say Paxlovid is an effective therapy that is being underprescribed for people 65 and older. → Read More

Weighing Risks of a Major Surgery: 7 Questions Older Americans Should Ask Their Surgeon

How do older adults know when the potential benefits from surgery are worth the risks? And what questions should they ask as they try to figure this out? Our columnist asks experts for guidance. → Read More

Are You an Optimist? Could You Learn to Be? Your Health May Depend on It.

Multiple studies show a strong association between higher levels of optimism and healthy aging. We ask some dedicated optimists what might explain the connection. → Read More

A Family Death During the Holidays Prompts Questions and Reflection

The death of a sharp but frail patriarch just days before Thanksgiving casts a shadow on a family’s holiday season. → Read More

Assisted Living Facilities Pressed to Address Growing Needs of Older, Sicker Residents

Assisted living was meant to be a home-like setting where older adults could interact with other residents while receiving help with daily tasks such as bathing and dressing. But as the concept has… → Read More

Should Older Seniors Risk Major Surgery? New Research Offers Guidance

An important new study offers much-needed data to inform older Americans of the risks and benefits they must weigh when facing major surgery. → Read More

Photographer’s 12-Year Quest to Document Her Life Produces a Rich Portrait of Aging

Twelve years ago, Marna Clarke was seized by a desire to examine what she looked like at age 70 — and to document the results. This creative project has sustained and engaged her since. → Read More

Marin photographer creates vivid portrait of aging by turning the camera on herself

Twelve years ago, Marna Clarke was seized by a desire to examine what she looked like at... → Read More

Clearing Pollution Helps Clear the Fog of Aging — And May Cut the Risk of Dementia

Two studies published this year provide evidence that older adults’ cognitive health may benefit if air quality is improved. → Read More

While Inflation Takes a Toll on Seniors, Billions of Dollars in Benefits Go Unused

With prices of necessities rising dramatically, many older Americans are having trouble making ends meet. They often don’t know that help is available from a variety of programs, and some sources o… → Read More

‘It’s Becoming Too Expensive to Live’: Anxious Older Adults Try to Cope With Limited Budgets

Three women explain how life’s surprises can catapult their efforts to carefully manage limited budgets and lead to financial distress. → Read More

Cognitive Rehab May Help Older Adults Clear Covid-Related Brain Fog

People whose brains have been injured by concussions, traumatic accidents, strokes, or neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s disease can benefit from targeted therapy. Experts also emplo… → Read More

‘True Cost of Aging’ Index Shows Many Seniors Can’t Afford Basic Necessities

The Elder Index, developed by researchers at the University of Massachusetts-Boston, shows that nearly 5 million older women living alone, 2 million older men living alone, and more than 2 million … → Read More

Seniors With Prediabetes Should Eat Better, Get Moving, but Not Fret Too Much About Diabetes

About half of adults 65 and older have above-normal blood sugar levels that put them in the prediabetes category. Although that is a signal to improve your eating habits and get more exercise, rese… → Read More

Got Long Covid? Medical Expertise Is Vital, and Seniors Should Prepare to Go Slow

Although identifying long covid in older adults can be tricky, experts say there are good strategies for getting medical advice and fighting the impact of the virus. → Read More

‘That’s Just Part of Aging’: Long Covid Symptoms Are Often Overlooked in Seniors

Millions of older adults are grappling with long covid, yet the impact on them has received little attention even though research suggests seniors are more likely to develop the poorly understood c… → Read More

Advance Care Planning for Guns: Owners Can Help Ensure Safe Use and Transfer of Weapons

Colorado researchers publish a tool to help gun owners and family members plan ahead for safe firearm use and transfers in the event of disability or death. → Read More