Federal bill would send more funds to states to stabilize HCBS in assisted living and other settings
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 25, 2023
A proposed federal bill aims to stabilize home- and community-based services, potentially including those provided in assisted living communities, by dedicating Medicaid funds to states to support their...
Amazon Pharmacy expands drone delivery service to prescription medications
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 20, 2023
Older adults in one Texas town looking to simplify their medication management might be able to have prescriptions delivered via drone.
More news for Friday, Sept. 22
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 22, 2023
Free, at-home COVID-19 tests will be available soon … 5G improved health of older adults: study … COVID-infected adults with 4 or more underlying diseases faced higher risk of ICU stay, death … Medicare...
Nudging residents toward positive habits can decrease social isolation: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 03, 2023
Nudging older adults toward positive habits can be effective in promoting increased activity and engaging those who are socially isolated, especially men, according to the results of a new study conducted...
More news for Wednesday, Feb. 22
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 22, 2023
Congressman tells AG Garland that Esformes case is ‘political’ … FHCA unveils 2023 legislative priorities … Medicare advisers suggest tweak to coverage process for Alzheimer’s drugs … Schumer...
Virtual reality-based therapies now covered by insurance for some long-term care residents
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 03, 2023
Virtual reality-based therapies are now covered by insurance for some New York long-term care residents under a new partnership with an institutional special needs plan.
Senior living residents eligible for $7 million federal COVID-19 telehealth program
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 09, 2023
The launch of a federal telehealth model will provide any adult — including senior living and affordable senior housing residents — access to at-home COVID-19 rapid tests, telehealth sessions and antiviral...
Optimizing hearing aid use can improve quality of life for older adults with dementia
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 28, 2022
Older adults with dementia may benefit from improving their hearing aid handling skills, according to the findings of a study newly published in JAMDA, The Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.