Senate Probes the Cost of Assisted Living and Its Burden on American Families
(By Jordan Rau for KFF Health News) A U.S. Senate committee on Thursday launched an examination of assisted living, holding
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What’s Indoor Air Quality Like in Long-Term Care Facilities During Wildfires? Worse Than You’d Think.
(By Kylie Mohr for KFF Health News) Every year, wildfires across the western U.S. and Canada send plumes of smoke
Read MoreThese pros help keep ailing, aging loved ones safe — but it’s a costly service
(By Ashley Milne-Tyte for NPR) Caring for an older person can be tough, especially if they have complex conditions and
Read MoreWhy Long-Term Care Insurance Falls Short for So Many
(By Jordan Rau and JoNel Aleccia for KFF Health News) For 35 years, Angela Jemmott and her five brothers paid
Read More10 Things About Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS)
(By Priya Chidambaram and Alice Burns for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Nov 16, 2023) In 2020, an estimated 5.8
Read MoreFacing Financial Ruin as Costs Soar for Elder Care
(By Reed Abelson, The New York Times and Jordan Rau for KFF Health News) Margaret Newcomb, 69, a retired French
Read MoreDo 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
Read MoreHumana, Longevity Health Plan partnering on new Medicare Advantage special needs plans
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Humana is launching new Medicare Advantage special needs plans with Longevity Health Plan
Read MoreCMS takes steps to improve nursing home safety, transparency
By Mariah Taylor for Becker’s Hospital Review on January 18, 2023 The Biden-Harris administration and CMS are enacting new rules
Read MoreAssisted Living Facilities Pressed to Address Growing Needs of Older, Sicker Residents
By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News on December 5, 2022 Assisted living communities too often fail to meet the
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