Medical Tests & Screening

dementia screening verbal

February 21, 2025

Alzheimer’s disease, dementias chronically undiagnosed yet early detection rarely used

Aging & Medicare

illustration of a COVID-19 test

October 2, 2024

Big gaps seen in home medical test use by older adults

Health Equity & Disparities

Healthcare Delivery & Financing

Aging & Medicare

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December 1, 2023

1 in 8 older adults use cannabis products, suggesting need to screen for risks

Prevention & Population Health

Mental Health

Aging & Medicare

A doctor showing test results to a patient on a computer screen

September 28, 2023

Older Adults’ Views on Cancer Screening Guidelines

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Older woman sitting with a health provider discussing screening results

September 28, 2023

Should older adults with fewer years to live keep getting cancer screenings? Poll explores attitudes

Prevention & Population Health

Aging & Medicare

A doc asking older woman to spell "world" backwards

July 19, 2023

Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease: Older Adults’ Experiences with Cognitive Screening & Blood Biomarker Testing

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dementia screening verbal

July 19, 2023

Early signs of Alzheimer’s: Most older adults see the value of screening but haven’t been tested

Prevention & Population Health

Healthcare Delivery & Financing

Aging & Medicare

COVID test

October 13, 2022

Medical tests in the comfort of your own home: Poll shows high interest, uneven use by older adults

Healthcare Delivery & Financing

Aging & Medicare

COVID test with test tube and swab on maize and blue background

October 13, 2022

At-Home Medical Tests

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NPHA blood pressure report graphic

September 23, 2022

More older adults should be checking blood pressure at home

Prevention & Population Health

Aging & Medicare

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