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Shared wisdom: Giving depth to an anecdotal story
It pays to read your email, according to AHCJ member Lisa Chedekel, co-founder of the Connecticut Health I-Team (C-Hit), a…
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Federal panel has recommendations for Congress on long-term care
On Thursday, the federal Commission on Long-Term Care completed a package of recommendations for inclusion in its final report on…
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IOM addresses cancer care, especially for older adults
The Institute of Medicine’s newly-released report, Delivering High-Quality Cancer Care: Charting a New Course for a System in Crisis,updates its recommendations on…
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Medicaid directors weigh in on goals for long-term care
September is Healthy Aging Month, and perhaps appropriately, it is also when the federal Commission on Long-Term Care must wrap…
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New data has some good news on use of antipsychotic drugs
Antipsychotic drugs are used less often and patient-centered treatment for behavioral health, including dementia, is on the rise, according to…
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Advocacy group issues nursing home report card
Alaska is the place to be if you need nursing home care, but steer clear of Texas. Families for Better…
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Clock is ticking for commission charged with addressing comprehensive long-term care
Providing care and support for older adults is expensive, drains time and energy of family caregivers, and can make family…
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Recent studies look at effect of glucose, cocoa on brain health
Dementia and cognitive function studies are making news again. A study published last week in the New England Journal of Medicine…
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Aging and health: How are we doing?
Did you happen to catch the new report from the CDC – “The State of Aging and Health in America (PDF)?” This…
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Project focuses on cognitive health as a public health priority
The Alzheimer’s Association and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention kicked off “The Healthy Brain Initiative: The Public Health Road Map…