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Aging
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New OIG report: Medicare paid for HIV drugs for deceased beneficiaries
A report released Friday by the Office of the Inspector General found that, under the Part D program, Medicare paid…
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Journalist offered money to cover Alzheimer’s briefing
A representative of Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, which treats and researches Alzheimer’s disease, has issued invitations to cover an hour-long briefing hosted…
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New Harvard report says U.S. unprepared to help seniors age in place
A newly-released report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University says the U.S. is woefully unprepared to…
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Rise in nursing home infection rates lead to avoidable complications, deaths
Infections among nursing home residents are rising, according to a study presented Oct. 8, 2014, at IDWeek (an international gathering…
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Frailty affects quality of life, makes seniors more vulnerable
The term “frailty” seems to be practically synonymous with aging. And while it’s true that adults naturally have a gradual…
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New ideas for an annual update: Older adults and vaccines
The season of coughing is around the corner. Ads for flu shots and other vaccinations are getting thicker too. Vaccinations…
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Medicare open enrollment is coming: What beneficiaries should know
Medicare season is here, and consumers – your readers, viewers and listeners – need lots of help in making their…
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Americans living longer; some pay more for outpatient services
Two new reports again underscore the need for a comprehensive national long-term services and support initiative. First, the good news:…
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Reporting on end-of-life care? Start here.
An op-ed in the October 4 issue of the New York Times reinforces the need for compassionate and comprehensive support…
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A dozen healthy aging ideas to consider covering
How can we improve the health of the nation’s fastest growing group? The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) gathered…