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Reporter’s series on Michigan nursing homes spurs legislative action
See how Bridge Michigan’s Robin Erb caught legislators’ attention with her coverage on nursing home staff shortages, patient harm and…
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New issue brief documents what’s at stake if Medicaid HCBS are cut
A new KFF report lays out how much states rely on Medicaid HCBS to pay and assist caregivers, and how…
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Private equity and the money behind nursing homes
As more nursing homes come under private equity ownership, one troubled chain is now mandated to complete its sale under…
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Shingles vaccine may slow biological aging, new study suggests
New research shows a link between slower biological aging among people who received the shingles vaccine compared to those who…
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Tips for covering the family caregiving crisis in America
A new report from AARP revealed that one in four adults provide unpaid medical care for a relative or friend…
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Aging advocates brace for uncertain future
Longtime D.C. policy insider Bob Blancato briefs aging advocates on what to expect in federal aging policy for 2026 and…
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U.S. News rankings highlight significance of nursing home staffing shortages
Fewer than one in five nursing homes earned top honors in the latest U.S. News Best Nursing Homes 2026 rankings.
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Social isolation sends more older adults to the emergency room, study says
Older adults who live alone visit emergency departments significantly more often than those living with a spouse, preliminary research says.
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Webinar recap: Understanding the budget bill’s toll on older adults, and how to tell the story
Advocates say the budget bill will profoundly affect older adults’ ability to access health care, food and basic support —…
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Poverty costs older Americans nearly a decade of life
Older adults living in the bottom 20% of income die nine years sooner than those in the top 20%, new…