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Increasing flu vaccination in older people might actually lead to more deaths related to the flu. The immune systems of older individuals can also compromise their health, meaning vaccinations may not be as effective as thought.
Getting vaccinated every year could make you more susceptible to new strains of the flu. The body may focus on last year’s virus instead of preparing for new ones.
Many countries don't recommend annual flu shots for everyone. The push for vaccinations in the U.S. might be more about maintaining vaccine production and economic interests than public health.

Sedation of elderly patients with toxic drugs can worsen their breathing and health.
Some medical professionals neglected and mistreated elderly patients during the COVID-19 crisis.
It's important to have an emergency preparedness kit with essential medications.

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A large portion of housing lacks aging-ready features like step-free entryways and first-floor bedrooms, leading to difficulties for older residents, especially those over 85.
The aging population poses significant challenges like increased falls and medical expenses, highlighting the importance of addressing housing issues sooner rather than later.
By 2060, a quarter of Americans will be over 65, underscoring the urgent need to focus on building housing that better caters to the needs of an aging population, instead of relying solely on unsustainable models like assisted living.

AI technologies improve elderly care with fall detection systems and remote monitoring.
Personalized health management for the elderly is enhanced through AI's ability to analyze health data.
Ethical concerns in implementing AI include privacy, consent, and maintaining dignity of older adults.

California has vaccinated more elderly people against COVID-19 than there are elderly people living in the state. This means they vaccinated about 3% more seniors than the actual population of seniors.
New Hampshire is highlighted for its impressive vaccination efforts, as they've vaccinated 50% more elderly people than their total elderly population.
Several other states have also reported similar results, where the number of vaccinated elderly exceeds the actual number of elderly residents. This raises questions about the accuracy and reporting of vaccination data.

The data from US nursing homes showed a significant increase in infection fatality rates (IFR) after the COVID vaccine was rolled out, contradicting expectations that the vaccine would lower these rates.
Vaccines did help reduce severe disease in elderly individuals, but their overall impact on reducing infections and transmission was limited, especially with new variants.
Studies suggested that vaccinated nursing home residents had lower mortality rates compared to unvaccinated ones, but the claims about the effectiveness of the vaccine in reducing deaths remain debated.

In Santa Clara County, elderly non-COVID deaths rose by 50% in early 2021, a significant increase compared to previous years. This data points to a concerning spike in mortality rates during the rollout of COVID vaccines.
The health department did not explain the increase in deaths, which raises questions about the safety of the vaccines for older adults. Many believe that the COVID vaccinations might be linked to these higher death rates.
Given the unexpected rise in non-COVID deaths, experts suggest halting vaccine recommendations for the elderly until a clearer understanding of the causes can be established. This is a cautious approach to ensure the safety of older populations.