For homeless seniors, finding stable housing takes a village — and a lot of luck
(By Aaron Bolton for NPR) Two years ago, Kim Hilton and his partner walked out of their home in Columbia
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Older Adults
Acetaminophen can cause medical complications in people over 60: 4 study takeaways
(By Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) A study published Nov. 24 in Arthritis Care & Research highlighted serious health
Read MoreNew York City loses Medicare Advantage appeal
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) New York City must pay for the cost of any plan it offers
Read More5 Medicare Advantage changes coming in 2025
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage plans must comply with new network adequacy and health equity standards
Read MoreMore Californians Are Freezing to Death. Experts Point to More Older Homeless People.
(By Phillip Reese for KFF Health News) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A growing number of people — many of them older
Read MoreMedicare costs are going up next year
Like most things, Medicare costs are going up next year. Medicare Part A and Part B deductibles will increase, along
Read MoreResources Are Expanding for Older Adults on Their Own
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Jeff Kromrey, 69, will sit down with his daughter the next time she
Read MoreMedicare Spending was 27% More for People who Disenrolled from Medicare Advantage than for Similar People in Traditional Medicare
(By Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Alex Cottrill, Nolan Sroczynski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Dec 06, 2024)
Read MoreMedicaid payments vs. nursing home costs: 5 takeaways
(By Elizabeth Gregerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicaid payment rates given to the average nursing home covered about 82 cents
Read MoreNursing Home Industry Wants Trump To Rescind Staffing Mandate
(By Jordan Rau for KFF Health News) Covid’s rampage through the country’s nursing homes killed more than 172,000 residents and
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