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seniors
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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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Many older adults struggle with high drug costs
How can older adults save money on the high cost of prescription medication? It could be as simple as talking…
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What the Senate health bill may mean for older adults
The Senate last week finally released its long-awaited version of legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The…
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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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New tip sheet helps explain why AHCA, Medicaid matter to seniors
The future of Medicaid – the health program for low-income adults, children and seniors – is now in the hands of…
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Examining efforts to lower cost of caring for seniors at home
It’s long been known that 5 percent of all Medicare patients account for more than half of Medicare spending. In…
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Feeding hungry seniors and much more, one knock on the door at a time
Ellie Hollander wants to see every older adult live out their lives independently, in their own homes. But, the president…
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Report shares ideas for improved end-of-life care
The inaugural Aspen Health Strategy Group (AHSG) report on improving end-of-life care pulls few punches in calling for significant changes…
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Proposed cuts to senior program funding spark outrage
By now, most of you are probably aware of the controversial remarks made by Mick Mulvaney, director of the White…