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How Health Care Employers Are Welcoming Older Workers

Why this industry has changed its policies towards older workers and others may follow

What’s New For Medicare In 2019?

A rundown of changes in premiums, deductibles and coverage for Medicare beneficiaries

Artificial Intelligence That Helps Doctors Predict When Patients Will Die

Researchers at Stanford and the University of Texas are piloting artificial intelligence technology to help doctors predict when terminal patients will die.

Changing The Conversation About End Of Life

Ellen Goodman, founder of The Conversation Project, talks about the importance of end-of-life planning for families and how to do it.

The Relationship Between Delirium And Dementia

Dr. Sharon K. Inouye, a Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging Longevity Innovator, talks about delirium and dementia and the aging brain.

The Medicaid Experiment Treating Mind And Body

This CareMore Health experimental program for Medicaid patients has behavioral and physical health specialists treating underlying medical issues.

How To Choose Hospice Care

Knowing ahead of time what hospice services are available and the tasks you may be required to take on can help you make the right choices.

Hopeful Signs For Elder Care From Trump’s HHS Secretary

Two recent speeches by Health and Human Services Secretary Azar suggest we might be able to expect better elder care from the government.

How California Is Changing Palliative Care

In January, California became the first state to mandate home-based palliative care to those in a state Medicaid program Here’s how it works with Medi-Cal.

When Is It Time To Find Long-Term Care For A Spouse or Partner?

Making the decision to place your spouse or partner in assisted or long-term care is difficult. Here are some things to consider in your journey.