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5: The average number of falls per year for seniors 80+ years old. Based on an analysis of self reported claims by more than 23,000 seniors, their families and hospitals. If the number seems high, it’s that we don’t see the effect of every fall in our health system - some are serious enough to land someone in the hospital, others happen from getting up to fast or dehydration and malnutrition, or just frailty. “It’s the number one cost we have an insurer,” said one medical director.

Science: Sixteen psychiatrists we have interviewed are changing their approach to diagnosing bipolar, substance use and other mood disorders - what they’re doing and what it means to people here.

Sport: Join us at a panel discussion and screening of The Boston Bulldogs documentary in Cape Cod July 16th. The event features special sports guest moderator, Trenni Casey of NBC Sports Boston, plus a musical performance and conversation about the impact of running on mental well being and reducing the rising cost of treating addiction. Event is July 16, 7pm, LCTV Studios, Orleans Mass. Register here as seats are limited. Watch a new 8-minute preview of the film here.

Policy: A blood-based biomarker test for Alzheimer’s disease is now paid for by one of the nation’s leading health insurers. Details here.

Perspective: An essay about all the assumptions we make, the wrong ones, the ones that work out in our favor, the ones that miss the point.

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