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How To Make Health Care Less Ageist
A Changing the Narrative campaign aims to reduce ageism by doctors, hospitals and medical staffers
2020 Election: Trump’s Second-Term Proposals For People 50+
Problem is, there is no 2020 Republican platform, even though Trump told delegates to write a “short form” version.
Instead, there’s a six-page agenda document, called “Fighting for You!” with 50 bullet points representing a “set of core priorities,” …
How Nursing Homes Are Adapting To Handle COVID-19
Despite the difficulties, nursing homes have been mandated to accept recovering COVID-19 patients.
COVID-19 In The Blue Zone: What’s Helping Elders In Sardinia, Italy
It appears that some of the reasons Blue Zone Sardinians are able to live vitally into their 80s, 90s and 100s may be helping them stave off COVID-19 — and sustaining them during their country’s lockdown.
How A ‘Care Ecosystem’ Supports Dementia Patients And Caregivers
This low-tech approach has shown the ability to greatly improve quality of life
How A ‘Care Ecosystem’ Supports Dementia Patients And Caregivers
This low-tech approach has shown the ability to greatly improve quality of life
Caregivers Of Medicare Patients: What To Know Before A Hospital Discharge
Sometimes patients are sent home much earlier than a family expects.
Shopping For Medicare? What To Know About The New Plan Finder
The Fall Open Enrollment Period for Medicare is nearly here, running October 15 through December 7.
Study Finds Dementia Patients Need More Home-Based Medical Care
A recent study by researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) provides insight into the health and wellness of people with dementia who live at home versus those who live in residential care facilities.
House Calls Provide Better Care And Save Money. Why Don’t More Use Them?
Only a fraction of older adults eligible for house calls get them
