Archive for March, 2010
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day !
Do you know why we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day ? Discover why in this article from Saint Patrick’s Day. com.
Breaking Up with Doctors Caring for Aging Parents
This article from Ezine Articles discusses the importance of a healthy family relationship with your elderly loved ones physician.
Long-Term Care: America’s Real Health Crisis
Millions of American Women are solely responsible for the care of their elderly loved ones. It is estimated that seven out of every ten adult children caring for their parents, are female. Many of these women are single, divorced or widowed, and bearing the caregiving burden alone. Learn more in this article from Senior.com.
Obama Gets Tough on Health Care Fraud
This week President Obama addressed local residents in the gymnasium of the St. Charles High School in Missouri and said, “The health care system has billions of dollars that should go to patient care, and they’re lost each and every year to fraud and abuse and massive subsidies that line the pockets of insurance company [...]
Your Senior Health Care Bill: $260,000 !
According to a new study by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, it is estimated that a average couple from the age of 65 until they pass away will need $260,000 to pay for out-of-pocket medical costs and nursing home fees. Learn more in this article from Inside Elder Care.
New Social Security Benefits for Alzheimer’s
This article from Inside Elder Care informs us about the Social Security Administration’s new Compassionate Allowances Program. This is a fast-tracking system that will greatly expedite the process of patients being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and start receiving benefits.
Research Group Suggests: Shift Long-Term Care Payment Responsibility from Medicaid to Medicare
This article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News informs us about a recently released policy brief from the research group Mathematica which shows us the best way to coordinate care for long-term care residents who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.
Lessons can be Learned from European Health Systems
This article from The Philadelphia Inquirer discusses the myths of European Health Systems. Should the U.S. change our for-profit health insurance programs ?
Woman helps Elderly care for their Pets, Especially Cats
Sister Marijon Binder, founder of Touched by an Animal and Cats-Are-Purrsons Too, boards and cares for the pets of seniors who are going into the hospital or nursing home. Learn more about this volunteer program in this article from The Chicago Sun-Times.
Profile: Mark McClellan - Washington Wonderkind
Mark McClellan is the driving force behind the new Long-Term Quality Alliance. Discover in this article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News why and how Mark has become the key go-to person on issues of healthcare and long-term care.
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