Ridesharing can help older people be functionally independent in their homes, communities
(By Laura Fraade-Blanar, Ryan Best, and Vijeth Iyengar for STAT) The United States has experienced a particularly rapid period of
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Health Care – General
Delaware grants full practice authority for APRNs
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) Delaware Gov. John Carney signed a bill into law Aug. 4 granting full practice
Read MoreCandida auris: 8 updates on the drug-resistant fungus
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) U.S. health officials continue to keep a close eye on the spread of Candida auris,
Read MoreBe proactive with your preventive care
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Summer means warmer weather, trips to the pool, and fun in the sun. Make sure you stay
Read MoreRestoring a Sense of Belonging: The Unsung Importance of Casual Relationships for Older Adults
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) In May, Vincent Keenan traveled from Chicago to Charlottesville, Virginia, for a wedding
Read MoreDiabetes Drug’s New Weight Loss Formula Fuels Cost-Benefit Debate
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) The long list of side effects that follow ads for the newer expensive
Read MoreU.S. sees first cases of dangerous fungus resistant to all drugs in untreated people
(By Helen Branswell for STAT) For the first time ever, researchers have reported cases of people carrying or infected with
Read MoreCDC: US life expectancy saw biggest decline in decades amid pandemic
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) U.S. life expectancy fell to 77.3 years in 2020, marking a 1.5 year
Read MoreThough Millions Are at Risk for Diabetes, Medicare Struggles to Expand Prevention Program
(By Harris Meyer for Kaiser Health News) Damon Diessner tried for years to slim down from his weight of more
Read MoreManaging your health care can feel like a full-time job
When you or a loved one has a chronic health condition navigating the complexity of your health plan coverage with
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