Do dementia villages actually work? We just don’t know
(By Kristina Carvalho for STAT) Recently, dementia villages have gained popularity in Europe and Australia as an all-in-one solution to
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Aging
Illinois pauses enrollment in insurance program for older immigrants
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Illinois will pause enrollment in a Medicaid-like program for immigrant older adults beginning
Read MoreBattle Creek VA hosts mental health summit
(Source – news.va.gov) Battle Creek VA hosted a Mental Health Summit at Western Michigan University’s Grand Rapids location Sept. 29.
Read MoreMore large employers consider adding Medicare Advantage
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The number of firms offering retiree health benefits through Medicare Advantage has risen
Read MoreLet’s Have an Honest Conversation About What to Expect as You Age
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) How many of us have wanted a reliable, evidence-based guide to aging that
Read MoreMedicare’s proposal on nursing home staff is ‘insanity,’ key expert says
(By Tara Bannow for STAT) Some of the country’s top Medicare experts aren’t sold on a new Biden administration plan
Read MoreThe Inflation Reduction Act’s big vaccine changes
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 changed the vaccination coverage -plus reduced the cost of receiving those vaccines for
Read MoreFeds Rein In Use of Predictive Software That Limits Care for Medicare Advantage Patients
(By Susan Jaffe for KFF Health News) Judith Sullivan was recovering from major surgery at a Connecticut nursing home in
Read MoreSocial Security Overpayments Draw Scrutiny and Outrage From Members of Congress
By David Hilzenrath and Jodie Fleischer, Cox Media Group for Kaiser Family Foundation Health News on September 29, 2023 Several
Read MoreMedicare made simple
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 and over. Medicare can be confusing and difficult
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