SCAN Health writes the prescription for reducing vaccine disparities
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 10, 2021
A combination of in-home vaccinations, a vaccine hotline and cultural outreach has helped California Medicare Advantage plan SCAN Health reduce vaccine disparities among Black and Hispanic seniors.
Business briefs, Sept. 24
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 24, 2021
CDC panel recommends COVID-19 boosters for older adults but not healthcare workers … Assisted living residents’ access to Medicare Advantage special needs plans expands in Utah … Watercrest Senior...
Home care briefs for Friday, Sept. 18
Sep 18, 2020
Feds outline details for fast-tracked COVID vaccine deliveries … CMS launches 2020 flu season campaign … Caregiver Homes of Indiana announces care management pilot … The Pennant Group buys Texas...
More news for Wednesday, July 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 14, 2021
Medicare to weigh national coverage for Aduhelm, other Alzheimer’s treatments … Neurologists issue ethical guidance for dementia diagnosis and care … Helping seniors hear better may slow decline...
More News for Friday, July 22
Jul 21, 2016
Older adults ride in Google’s self-driving cars … Costs skyrocket for federal long-term care insurance … Medicare proposes changes to payments for Alzheimer’s, diabetes care …...
More news for Monday, Aug. 21
Aug 21, 2017
Despite advance directive, woman with dementia denied her last wish, spouse says … All-terrain wheelchair allows senior living residents to experience the outdoors … Campers from assisted living...
Statins may help reduce risk for Alzheimer’s disease
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2016
Drugs frequently prescribed to treat high cholesterol might also help reduce the odds a person will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, a new examination of Medicare data has found.
Olive oil may decrease risk of Alzheimer’s
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 06, 2017
Extra-virgin olive oil reduced markers for Alzheimer’s disease in a recent study.
House throws down the gauntlet on drug pricing
By
John O'Connor
Dec 16, 2019
The House of Representatives served up drug pricing legislation Thursday. But the measure is not expected to clear the Senate without major changes.
More news for Thursday, Oct. 8
Oct 07, 2015
Family of assisted living resident who died from morphine overdose to file lawsuit… Chief justice won’t delay wage rules for home care workers… Seniors tend to quit Medicare Advantage...