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Doubts Abound About a New Alzheimer’s Blood Test

(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) For the first time, people worried about their risk of Alzheimer’s disease can

Eileen Cook October 26, 2023 AD-Detect, Alzheimer’s Disease, Medical Technology, Older Adults

Disabled Health Care - General Health Care Finance Hospice/Home Health Services LTC Medicaid Nursing Homes

In Response to Home-Care Workforce Shortages, Most States Report Increasing Medicaid’s Payment Rates and Expanding Worker Opportunities

(By Alice Burns, Maiss Mohamed, and Molly O’Malley Watts for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Oct 24, 2023) Long-standing workforce

Eileen Cook October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 Disabled, Long-term Care, Medicaid, Medicaid HCBS program, Medicaid Managed Care, Older Adults

Aging Alzheimer’s/Dementia Assisted Living Caregiver Health Care Redesign

Do dementia villages actually work? We just don’t know

(By Kristina Carvalho for ST A T) Recently, dementia villages have gained popularity in Europe and Australia as an all-in-one

Eileen Cook October 24, 2023October 24, 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia Villages, Older Adults

CMS Medicare - General Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs

You have an opportunity to set yourself up with better coverage

The 2024 Medicare open enrollment has started and continues through December 7th. During this time, you can change your Medicare

Eileen Cook October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 CMS, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Open enrollment, Medicare Part D, Older Adults

Aging Health Insurance Medicaid

Illinois pauses enrollment in insurance program for older immigrants

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Illinois will pause enrollment in a Medicaid-like program for immigrant older adults

Eileen Cook October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors, Illinois Dept. of Healthcare and Family Services, Older Adults

Aging Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Veterans Benefits

Battle Creek VA hosts mental health summit

(Source - news.va.gov) Battle Creek VA hosted a Mental Health Summit at Western Michigan University’s Grand Rapids location Sept. 29.

Eileen Cook October 20, 2023 Older Adults, Veterans, Veterans Health care

Aging Employer Healthcare Health Insurance Medicare Advantage

More large employers consider adding Medicare Advantage

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The number of firms offering retiree health benefits through Medicare Advantage has

Eileen Cook October 20, 2023 Employer Health Insurance, Healthcare Costs, Medicare Advantage, Older Adults

Aging

Let’s Have an Honest Conversation About What to Expect as You Age

(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) How many of us have wanted a reliable, evidence-based guide to aging that

Eileen Cook October 20, 2023 Aging, Older Adults

CMS Health Care - General Health Insurance Legislative Update Medicare Advantage

Marketers finding ways around new Medicare Advantage standards, lawmakers say

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS rules cracking down on Medicare Advantage advertising are a start, but

Eileen Cook October 19, 2023 CMS, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage Ads, Older Adults, Senate Finance Committee

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare - General Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs

An Overview of the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit

(Source - Kaiser Family Foundation published October 17, 2023) Medicare Part D is a voluntary outpatient prescription drug benefit for

Eileen Cook October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 Healthcare Costs, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Older Adults