5 Key Facts About Medicaid Coverage for People Ages 50 and Older
(By Abby Wolk and Alice Burns for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jun 18, 2025) On May 22, the House
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(By Kat McGowan for NPR) For people new to family caregiving, the lack of resources and support often comes as
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(By Jariel Arvin for KFF Health News) On Fridays, Stephanie Johnson has a busy schedule, driving her navy-blue Jeep from
Read MoreKey Facts About Medicare Beneficiaries in Rural Areas
(By Nancy Ochieng, Alex Cottrill, Juliette Cubanski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jun 11, 2025) Over
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(Source – www.cms.gov) As he turns 65 on Wednesday, June 11, CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz is using his own
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A recent survey by Edward Jones found that more than 53 million Americans provide unpaid care, and the financial burden
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(By Meredith Freed, Juliette Cubanski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jun 03, 2025) Since the enactment
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(By Priya Chidambaram, Alice Burns, Tricia Neuman, and Robin Rudowitz for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: May 28, 2025) The
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(By: Elizabeth Gregerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Almost 25% of inpatient rehabilitation facilities in the U.S. exceeded the national rate of
Read MoreHoney, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak
(By Paula Span for KFF Health News) A prime example of elderspeak: Cindy Smith was visiting her father in his
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