Tag archive for ‘long-term care’
Genworth Study: Long-Term Care Costs on the Rise
According to the annual survey from Genworth Financial, the cost of Assisted Living and Adult Day Care both rose by 12 percent this year compared to 2009. This article from The Associated Press - Bloomberg Businessweek.
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.
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.
Nursing Home Industry, Advocates for Elderly Wrangle over Changes
This article from The Chicago Tribune discusses the proposals to overhaul the Illinios’ troubled long-term care system. Senior home operators are objecting to raising minimum staffing levels across the board, increasing fines and penalties for unsafe and poorly run facilities, and raising fees to help pay for new safety enforcement.
Putting the Human Back into Nursing Homes
This article from Kind Ethics discusses how changes must be made in long-term care so that residents gain back the right to having their basic needs met and keeping their decision making power.
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.
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.
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.
How does U.S. Long-Term Care Stack up Against the Rest of the World ?
This article from Kaiser Health News discusses and compares the U.S. health system from other developed countries. Click below for full story and see what lessons the U.S. can learn.
“IQ Survey” Shows Limited Knowledge of Long-Term Care
According to survey results of individuals aged 40 to 70 in 2009, most people are not taking appropriate steps to protect themselves from potentially catastrophic expenses. Learn more in this article from Long-Term Living.
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