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Strengthening Eldercare Workforce Must Be Priority for Next President

September 29, 2016

Four areas of U.S. policy need immediate attention to improve health care for an aging population, say Columbia aging experts in a new report.

When Older Adults Stop Driving, Their Health Suffers

New Mailman School of Public Health research finds that when older adults stop driving, they double their risk of depressive symptoms and the change contributes to diminished cognitive abilities and physical functioning.

Eating Mediterranean Foods May Lead to Fewer Years of Brain Shrinkage

In a new study, P&S researcher Yian Gu explores the association between eating a Mediterranean-like diet and the prevention of brain cell loss of up to five years.