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housing
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5 reports look at causes of health disparities in the U.S.
Stories about health disparities — even ones about CDC statistics — need context about the social causes that contribute to…
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The older population is growing and becoming more diverse
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has published its profile of older Americans 2021, an annual summary of critical statistics related…
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Tip sheet dives into resources for rural health, social determinants
Rose Hoban, a long-time health journalist who founded and now leads North Carolina Health News, has written an AHCJ tip…
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Study: Middle-income elders face housing and health care squeeze
The number of middle-income seniors age 75 and older is projected to nearly double over the next decade and likely…
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Aging in place panelists explore what’s working to keep seniors living at home
Almost every older adult — about 90% according to AARP — will tell you that they want to remain in…
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What does the partial government shutdown mean for older adults?
The federal government has been in partial shutdown mode since Dec. 21 – meaning it’s been nearly a full month…
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Community supports may significantly lower hospital admissions and length of stay
Investing in affordable housing that offers supportive social services to older adults on Medicare may help reduce hospital admissions and…
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Programs team up to help low-income seniors
Habitat for Humanity and Johns Hopkins have teamed up to implement the CAPABLE program, in six new areas across the…
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Is value-based health care a fad?
There’s no doubt that the health system needs new payment models to replace the aging fee-for-service (FFS) method criticized for…
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Housing as a prescription on the journey to well-being
PHOENIX – Lack of housing is a significant health issue in the United States that is shortening the life expectancy…