Estimate of annual cost of Parkinson’s doubles to $52 billion in new study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 17, 2019
The total cost of Parkinson’s disease to individuals, families and the U.S. government is $51.9 billion every year, according to a new estimate released by the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s...
People in the news, Dec. 17
Dec 17, 2019
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4 surgeons general call for annual cognitive assessments
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 14, 2019
Four former U.S. surgeons general are advocating for regular annual cognitive assessments as part of routine check-ups, calling dementia the No. 1 public health crisis.
Providers tell CMS to explore telehealth, care coordination, long-term care financing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 24, 2018
Chronic care management via telehealth and remote monitoring, service coordination in affordable housing, and long-term care financing are some of the new directions that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
2 ways to encourage affordable senior housing: White House report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 28, 2016
Granting density bonuses to developers and permitting “accessory dwelling units” on existing residential properties are two ways that state and local governments can encourage housing development...
Senior living referral service gets new owner
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 09, 2018
San Mateo, CA-based senior living referral service Caring.com has been acquired by private equity investors Caring Holdings, the website announced Tuesday.
Alzheimer’s cure would result in assisted living losses of $16 billion in annual revenues, 110,000...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 17, 2019
A “novel, simple and fast-acting” cure for Alzheimer’s disease would be a “medical miracle” but would result in a loss of $16.3 billion in annual revenues for the assisted living industry, according...
Bill would create ‘aging czar,’ 15-member task force
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 12, 2019
A bill introduced Thursday would create the position of “aging czar” to lead a 15-member task force that would develop a master plan to address challenges related to long-term care and aging.
Immigration policy reforms would address long-term care worker shortage, provider group says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 06, 2019
Immigration must be part of the solution to address the shortage of paid caregivers and other long-term care workers in the United States, according to policy recommendations formally released Thursday...
Proposal creating Medicare LTSS benefit gains senior living industry support
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 04, 2018
Proposed legislation to create a federal program within Medicare to support those with substantial long-term care costs when they need care is drawing support from senior living industry groups.