The financial strain of caregiving
A recent survey by Edward Jones found that more than 53 million Americans provide unpaid care, and the financial burden
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Aging
What to Know About the Older Americans Act and the Services it Provides to Older Adults
(By Meredith Freed, Juliette Cubanski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jun 03, 2025) Since the enactment
Read More5 Key Facts About Nursing Facilities and Medicaid
(By Priya Chidambaram, Alice Burns, Tricia Neuman, and Robin Rudowitz for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: May 28, 2025) The
Read More25% of rehab facilities exceed national patient fall rate
(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
Read MoreMore and more older Americans want to know their Alzheimer’s status, survey finds
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Older Americans want to know if they are in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and
Read MoreWhen They Don’t Recognize You Anymore
(By Paula Span for KFF Health News) It happened more than a decade ago, but the moment remains with her.
Read MoreCMS fines 3 PACE organizations
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) On April 11, CMS fined three PACE organizations for failing to meet essential
Read MoreHealth systems rethink primary care for older adults
(By: Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review) As the older adult population grows, health systems are expanding community care, virtual
Read MoreWhy Cameras Are Popping Up in Eldercare Facilities
(By Paula Span for KFF Health News) The assisted living facility in Edina, Minnesota, where Jean Peters and her siblings
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