/tags/elderly Elderly en-US Copyright Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:10:40 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2018-09-13/free-class-on-how-to-pay-for-alzheimers Dealing with Alzheimer’s disease can take a toll on people emotionally and financially. A local organization is giving a free class in Albuquerque on… Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:10:40 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2018-09-13/free-class-on-how-to-pay-for-alzheimers May Ortega /public-health-new-mexico/2018-05-23/data-reveal-severity-of-problems-in-n-m-nursing-homes Nursing home inspections have found dozens of safety violations and mistreatment of elderly New Mexico residents over the years. Albuquerque Journal… Thu, 24 May 2018 00:16:12 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2018-05-23/data-reveal-severity-of-problems-in-n-m-nursing-homes May Ortega /public-health-new-mexico/2017-08-31/commission-reviewing-adult-guardianship When an adult is not able to take care of themselves because of a disability or brain injury, the courts can appoint a guardian. A commission is reviewing… Thu, 31 Aug 2017 20:48:42 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2017-08-31/commission-reviewing-adult-guardianship Ed Williams /public-health-new-mexico/2017-08-22/balderas-opposes-rollback-of-nursing-home-rule New Mexico’s attorney general is opposing a move by President Trump to undo an Obama-era rule protecting nursing home patients.The rule in question would… Tue, 22 Aug 2017 04:43:24 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2017-08-22/balderas-opposes-rollback-of-nursing-home-rule Ed Williams /public-health-new-mexico/2017-07-07/health-and-aging-in-new-mexico 91°µÍø Call In Show 7/13 8a: New Mexico’s population is aging fast. But with a high poverty rate, problems with Medicaid, and potential health care cuts on… Fri, 07 Jul 2017 17:34:26 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2017-07-07/health-and-aging-in-new-mexico Ed Williams /public-health-new-mexico/2013-06-18/21-percent-of-new-mexicos-seniors-have-food-insecurity One out of every five senior citizens in New Mexico isn't getting enough to eat, according to a report from United Health Foundation. New Mexico ranks… Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:45:56 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2013-06-18/21-percent-of-new-mexicos-seniors-have-food-insecurity