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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 12, 2025

3 min

Should we allow seniors to receive organ donations?

While most people assume younger recipients get priority, a significant portion of organs in the United States—over 60% in some recent years—are allocated to patients aged 50 and older. This reality brings to the forefront the complex and often misunderstood question: should we allow seniors to receive organ donations? It is a medical and ethical dilemma with no simple answer, requiring a compassionate and informed discussion.

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Oct 9, 2025

4 min

Do doctors treat elderly patients differently? A deeper look into geriatric care

According to U.S. National Health and Retirement data, approximately 20% of people over 50 face age-based discrimination in healthcare. This startling fact brings a crucial question to light: **Do doctors treat elderly patients differently?** The answer is complex, involving the intersection of medical necessity, specialized geriatric care, and subconscious ageism.

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