The Warning Sign May Also Be the Accelerator A recent JAMA Neurology study found that frailty began accelerating four to nine years before dementia was diagnosed. The body may reveal the trajectory years before the diagnosis catches up. But what if frailty is more than an early warning sign? What if it also helps accelerate…

Recognizing the Trajectory Two recent developments are worth noting. The National Council on Aging’s 2025 Falls Prevention Report highlights the enormous human and financial cost of falls among older adults. At the same time, CMS is proposing additional guidance clarifying that skilled palliative care can already be provided under the existing Medicare home health benefit…