Lawmaker seeks expanded Medigap coverage for senior living
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2019
A leading House Democrat is seeking ways to get more senior living services covered by Medigap insurance policies.
Is aging a disease?
Nov 11, 2015
Classifying aging as a disease could help prevent some age-related processes and attract more resources to aging research, argue some scientists.
New legislation would pave the way for better in-home wound care
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 19, 2021
A bipartisan team of senators introduced legislation Thursday that would provide cutting-edge technologies and treatment options for in-home wound care.
Study: Home healthcare reduced hospital readmissions for diabetic patients
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 01, 2021
Home healthcare following a hospital stay is key for diabetic seniors, according to a new report by Rutgers University.
CNAs need more training, better compensation, authors say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 26, 2016
Certified nursing assistants caring for seniors should be required to undergo 120 hours of training, and their compensation should reflect the skills and knowledge required to perform high-quality work,...
More news for Tuesday, Dec. 6
Dec 06, 2016
Women with dementia receive less medical attention … The Senate was expected to vote on the 21st Century Cures legislation today … 89% of adults over 50 own some type of mobile device and 73%...
Nearly 60 percent of U.S. adults in their 50s say healthcare expenses will affect their ability to retire...
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 04, 2020
Several obstacles stand in the way of a comfortable retirement savings among Americans in their 50s, according to a survey by MedicareAdvantage.com. Almost 6 in 10 respondents cited healthcare expenses...
Home care advocates press Congress on Choose Home, Build Back Better
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 15, 2021
Home care advocates and a union representing home care workers are turning up the heat on Congress to pass legislation that would expand the home care industry and boost wages for its workers.
Geriatrics not popular among medical school graduates: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 19, 2018
Geriatric medicine continues to be one of the least desirable specialties among medical school graduates, according to a report released Friday by the nonprofit National Resident Matching Program.
After Senate leaders reportedly reach deal to avert Medicare cuts, providers urge lawmakers to cross...
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 25, 2021
Home care providers Wednesday urged the Senate to pass an extension of the moratorium on 2% cuts. That came after Senate leaders reportedly reached an agreement on Tuesday to extend through 2021 an extension...