Nursing Homes Send More Medicaid to Hospitals
A new study shows that individuals enrolled in Medicaid are 27 percent…
Aging Infographic Clearly Shows Aging Trends
Here is an interesting graphic from Assisted Living Homes. It underscores the…
Hip Fractures in Women Deadly
Prevent falls. Prevent hip fractures. @Don Farral, Getty ImagesHip fractures in women…
Adverse Drug Reactions Responsible for Nearly 100K Acute Hospitalizations in Elderly
Posted in Pharma & DevicesThis item comes as no surprise to those…
Frailty – Common In Elderly, But Is It Preventable?
Americans are aging – fast. And that means more chronic illnesses like…
It’s Back to Basics in Nursing Homes in Treating Disease
Posted in DiversionsHealthcare Policy & The MediaKnowledge & MedicineScience & Research Posted…
Fall-Prone Seniors Fail to Adjust Walking Speed
Seniors prone to falling might do so because they fail to adjust…
November is National Family Caregiver Month
In 1994, the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) began promoting the celebration…
Long Term Services and Supports Scorecard
This State Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard is a multidimensional approach…
Health Span: a Nifty Measure
One of the striking things about people who live to very old…