Archive for April, 2010
Medicare Online Sign-Up a Good Addition
This article from Massachusetts Wicked Local discusses the newly launched service by the Social Security Administration that allows people to enroll online for their Medicare benefits even if they are not yet ready to file for Social Security.
Doctor Shortage ? 28 States may Expand Nurses’ Role
Since there is such a significant shortage of primary care doctors, 28 states are now considering expanding the responsibility and authority of nurse practitioners. Learn more in this article from The Associated Press.
How to Choose a Caregiver
Caregivers can aid a senior many different ways depending on the needs the caregiver can provide key benefits. Here is a helpful article from Inside Elder Care which lists for us important and detailed questions to ask when interviewing a prospective caregiver.
What Alarms Americans Most About Having a Long Term Care Illness ?
This article from Market Watch discusses the fears and concerns of seniors and lists helpful tools and resources for families.
Reducing costs with Structural Insulated Panels
Many healthcare facilities are using structural insulated panels to improve energy efficiency, indoor air quality and lower noise. Read this article from Healthcare Building Ideas to learn more.
Ten Benefits of Culture Change on Skilled Nursing
Read this article from Inside Elder Care to learn the benefits of the resident-directed care movement which creates a supportive home environment for long-term care patients.
Middle Age Americans Less Mobile Than Ever
According to a new study, physical disabilities that limit mobility are increasing among middle-age Americans. This could have serious long-term consequences for the U.S. health-care system. Learn more in this article from Health Day.
Senior Care Consumer Advocacy Groups to Know
Here is a very useful list of consumer advocacy groups whose mission is to protect the rights and benefits of seniors. This article from Inside Elder Care.
New Health Initiatives Put Spotlight on Prevention
Congress has approved a set of wide-ranging initiatives to prevent disease and encourage healthy lifestyles. These initiatives are explained in this article from The New York Times.
How the New Health Care Bill will Affect Seniors’ Medicare Benefits
This article fromThe Mercury explains and discusses the provisions of the new Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act of 2010 and how seniors will benefit.
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