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caregiving
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University program focuses on care for the caregiver
Anyone who has helped an ailing loved one knows that the job of a caregiver is not easy. When cognitive…
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Family caregivers to get help if RAISE Act is signed
New bipartisan legislation to support family caregivers is on its way to President Trump for his signature. The Recognize, Assist,…
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Men without caregivers at greater risk for nursing home placement following stroke
Male stroke survivors over age 65 may be three times as likely to end up in a nursing home within…
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New report looks at long-term care affordability, recommendations
While an estimated 70 percent of older adults will need some long-term services and supports (LTSS) at some point in…
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Poll: U.S. unready for future long-term care needs
A majority of Americans over age 40 think the United States is unprepared for a rapidly growing population of older…
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Latest scorecard of long-term services says improvement still slower than needed
When it comes to access to long-term supports and services (LTSS) for older or disabled Americans, where you live matters.…
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Explore how communities prepare for rise in people with Alzheimer’s
More people are living with Alzheimer’s than ever before — and more are also dying from the disease, according to…
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Health and aging stories to follow in 2017
The new year heralds a new administration and much uncertainty about what lies ahead for older adults’ health care. There…
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Experts weigh in on the landscape of aging in the age of Trump
What happens now? For those working in aging services, opinions range from cautiously optimistic to downright fearful. Aging experts and…
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System-wide changes urged to meet family caregiver needs
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) is calling on the next presidential administration to take immediate steps…