check out my recap of a recent Bipartisan Policy Center panel on long term care, gaps, and funding challenges for @healthjournalism.org. Many older adults are struggling. healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/09... #caregiving #longtermcare #agingpolicy

Long-term care needs more than a patchwork of programs, experts say

Explore the complexities of long-term care costs and who is responsible in America as more seniors need assistance each day.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 4mo ago

“According to the FDA email from Prasad…they determined 10 children died "after and because of" the COVID vaccine. But Prasad said the true number was likely higher”. What the report ACTUALLY said: “No cases [of pediatric deaths] were classified as certain in relation to COVID-19 vaccination”.

Anyone or any country that has access should release the Epstein files in full, only REDACTING the victims (children who were sexually assaulted) and leaving the perpetrators UNREDACTED. Everyone needs to know the names of the scum.

Looking forward to speaking with Diana J. Mason about my recent reporting on GLP-1s, what they are, how they work, side effects, insurance coverage, and why older adults may want to proceed with caution. HealthCetera in the Catskills, 2-2:55 pm, WIOX Community Radio at 91.33 FM and www.wioxradio.org

WIOX Radio - 91.3 FM

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Deadline for the Journalists in Aging fellowship application extended to August 3 www.geron.org/Resources/Jo... #aging #journalism #fellowship

Are GLP1s the right strategy for older adults ? I took a look at their risks, benefits and trade offs for @scientific american www.scientificamerican.com/article/amer... #aging #seniors #obesity #health

America is embarking on a risky experiment with GLP-1s and aging

Are GLP-1s for life? What we know about getting older on weight-loss drugs

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the cost of dementia keeps rising; families bear the brunt of the financial burden. My latest for @ahcj.bsky.social healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/07... #dementia #aging #caregiving

New study quantifies the annual cost of dementia at $818 billion, with families picking up most of the tab

A new study puts the total U.S. cost of dementia at $818 billion for 2026, but only 27% of that cost flows through the health system.

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Really happy to share this storyI wrote for the Stanford Center for Longevity magazine. Important information for anyone —but especially women—caring for an older loved one longevity.stanford.edu/tackling-the... #aging #caregiving #finances

Tackling the Family Caregiver Squeeze

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HAPPENING NOW! NOT JUST FOR JOURNALISTS! TUNE IN LIVE OR WATCH THE RECORDING LATER!

Association of Health Care Journalists@healthjournalism.org · 3mo ago

Join us at 3 p.m. ET tomorrow, July 1, to discuss a new Trump admin plan that would upend research funding in the U.S. Included in the proposal is a de-prioritization of peer review and greater latitude for political appointees to terminate grants. Register: healthjournalism.org/event/white-...

SOURCE REQUEST: Are you/were you a female caregiver to an older adult who has taken a Financial hit because you had to cut hours, take time off or pass up promotions? Would like to chat for a story this week. Please DM or email liz@lizseegert.com

Journos: Applications for the Journalists-in-Aging fellowship are open! this is a great opportunity to attend the Gerontological Society of America’s annual conference; learn more about covering aging, and dive into a deeply reported story or project. Ping me with any questions tinyurl.com/4rnhuexk

We had a meet and greet and she decided to stay. Welcome to your furever home, Sky!

Attending @ahcj.bsky.social 26 in Minneapolis? Come join me for a terrific discussion on Black Men’s #Brain Health in the wake of DEI challenges with Robert Turner of Duke, Tam Perry of Wayne State and Clarence Jones of Hueman. Friday 5/29 at 8:45 am.

for a story, I'm looking to speak with an older adult or adult child of an elder who was scammed, by a telemarketer, clicking on an email or text link, or through a snail mail letter. If you're willing to share your experience with others please DM or email me at liz@lizseegert.com

Happy to share this interview I did with caregiver Shon Lewis for Chicago Caregiving. She's not only helping her mom, who has dementia, but is also dealing with her own diagnosis of the disease. Thanks to @katiehappens.bsky.social for the opportunity! @chicagohealth.bsky.social

Two Brain Health Journeys, One Mission

A daughter’s fight for medical attention and cognitive justice

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ADAN IS MISSING IN QUEENS: Last seen at Denman Street and Elmhurst Avenue. He's 50 pounds and chipped: 985113007993424. If you've seen or found him please call 888-466-3242 and PLEASE RT ADAN!

It’s time to retire the myth that aging = inevitable decline. New research by Becca Levy at Yale University shows otherwise. Journalists take note. My latest for the Association of Health Care Journalists #aging #health #geriatrics #ageism #reframeaging healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/04...

Study reframes aging narrative: Many older adults improve in later life

A new Yale University study challenges a common assumption around aging: that later life means inevitable cognitive and physical decline.

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they don't like the outcome of the study because it proves they were wrong, and continue to be wrong. Instead they're supressing evidence that confirms that vaccines save lives. These fuckwads are more interested in being right than caring for Americans.

Prof Gavin Yamey MD MPH@gavinyamey.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The Great Barrington Declaration dudes who are now running & ruining public health—& censoring vaccine science—made it pretty clear during the pandemic that they wanted public health to be “dismantled” & their accusation that they were being “censored” was in fact a confession of things to come 😢

RFK Jr: We are going to rebuild trust in public health by disparaging scientists and public health professionals. JayB: That’s not enough. We have to rebuild trust in other ways. RFK Jr: Fab what do you suggest? JayB: We will censor studies that show we are wrong. RFK Jr: It shall be done.

Just a reminder that we are still waiting for millions of pages of #Epstein files. Todd Blanche is in direct violation of the law and needs to face consequences

Actual headline in today’s New York Times: No One at Waffle House Remembers FEMA Official Who Says He Teleported In Not The Onion. Not Mad Magazine. But The Gray Lady. This is how far down the people in this administration have brought us all.

I spoke with Jeff Snyder of Broadcast Retirement Network on home care vs home health care. It aired on The Street this morning and will be available on FB, You Tube and other socials later today www.thestreet.com/retirement/h...

Home Care vs. Home Healthcare

It's not always clear what is covered and not covered by Medicare, Medicaid and Insurance

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Tune in tomorrow, 3/31 when I speak with Broadcast Retirement Network host Jeff Snyder about home care vs home health care. Available on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn,  TikTok, and, X.

If Trump authorized payment to TSA staff then there’s no need for ICE in airports any longer, right? They need to get out

"The best example of the news media deciding somebody is unfit for office, because of their mental fitness or unfitness, is how they treated Biden in 2024. Biden was old and rational. Right now, Trump is old and irrational, but he’s not getting the same kind of treatment." — @markjacob.bsky.social

Mark Jacob on how the press ignores the biggest Trump story

"The president of the United States is clearly mentally unfit for office."

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It's been 3 months since the Justice Department was supposed to release the full, unredacted Epstein files.

My latest for @healthjournalism.org looks at home care agency rankings from @usnews.com and what makes some the “best”. Also check out my companion tip sheet explaining home care vs home health care and why it matters healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/03... healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/03...

New U.S. News ratings highlight best home health care agencies nationwide

New ratings from U.S. News & World Report evaluate which home health care agencies exceed expectations and which warrant further scrutiny.

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Repost far and wide if this happens.

Texas Tribune@texastribune.org · 7mo ago

Texas Senate Democratic candidates U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico said they may request extending voting hours in Dallas and Williamson counties after voters were turned away due to changes in voting location rules.

For Trump, a military conflict with Iran would distract from: -Epstein files -His deadly deportation agenda -Losing on tariffs at SCOTUS -Tanking polls -His devastating (and unpopular) budget bill -Millions of people protesting his authoritarianism When he's cornered, he lashes out. Be warned.

@maddow.bsky.social is going after big law big time—and Trump/Miller’s attempts to buy warehouses to turn into prison camps. Wanna redeem yourself big law? Start stepping up and make ICE FOLLOW THE LAW.