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Aging
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Oral health is a significant factor in overall well-being in seniors
Good oral health is a strong indicator of good overall health in older adults. It makes sense that nutritional intake…
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CMS: Medicare open enrollment begins Oct. 15 as planned
With much of the attention focused on the Affordable Care Act and health exchanges this past week, it’s easy to…
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Report on how the federal shutdown affects older adults
This week’s shutdown of the federal government has some very real and immediate impacts on the nation’s older adults. Money…
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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…