To Families’ Dismay, Biden Nursing Home Reform Doesn’t View Them as Essential Caregivers
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) When the Biden administration announced a set of proposed nursing home reforms last
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Families Complain as States Require Covid Testing for Nursing Home Visits
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) As covid-19 cases rise again in nursing homes, a few states have begun
Read MoreThe decision to pull loved ones out of nursing homes when the pandemic hit was a great alternative — for those who could afford it
(By Alicia Diaz for STAT) Every night since March 2020, Brianna Grech has ended her day the same way: She
Read MoreClarity on Covid Count: Pandemic’s Toll on Seniors Extended Well Beyond Nursing Homes
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) As covid-19 resurges across the country, driven by the highly infectious delta variant,
Read MoreTips and resources for making your home safe as you age
Studies show that many seniors prefer to age at home for as long as possible. Lakelyn Hogan, a gerontologist, says
Read MoreWhat’s In Biden’s $400 Billion Plan To Support Families’ Long-Term Health Needs
(By Judith Graham for NPR) There’s widespread agreement that it’s important to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent
Read MoreTexas Winter Storm Exposes Gaps in Senior Living Oversight
(By Sandy West for Kaiser Health News) HOUSTON — When the big, red and extremely loud fire alarm went off
Read MoreConverting closed malls to senior housing
The nation’s 65-and-older population is projected to reach 83.7 million in the year 2050, growing faster than any other age
Read MoreHelp to identify weaknesses threatening your ability to stay in your own home
Some seniors may be motivated to avoid moving to a retirement facility where COVID-19 risks can be high, but are
Read MoreA Pandemic Upshot: Seniors Are Having Second Thoughts About Where to Live
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Where do we want to live in the years ahead? Older adults are
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