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Supreme Court To Hear Nursing Home Case That Could Affect Millions

Millions of Americans who rely on federal assistance programs could lose the right to sue states when they do not receive benefits allowed by law under a pending U.S. Supreme Court case.

Nov 8, 2022

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While Inflation Takes A Toll On Seniors, Billions Of Dollars In Benefits Go Unused

Tens of billions of dollars of benefits, including from Medicare, are going unused every year because seniors don’t know about them, find applications too difficult to complete, or feel conflicted about asking for help.

Sep 13, 2022

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RICHARD GARD DESCRIBED HIMSELF AS A “VERY HEALTHY AND FIT” SAILOR, SCUBA DIVER, AND MUSIC TEACHER AT YALE UNIVERSITY BEFORE HE WAS HOSPITALIZED IN INTENSIVE CARE AFTER CONTRACTING COVID IN MARCH 2020. HE HAS SINCE SPENT MORE THAN TWO MONTHS IN THE HOSPITAL, OFTEN FOR SYMPTOMS THAT RESEMBLE A HEART ATTACK./RICHARD GARD/KHN

‘That’s Just Part of Aging’: Long COVID Symptoms Often Overlooked in Seniors

Research suggests older adults are more likely to develop long COVID, and millions have.

May 19, 2022

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Why Won’t More Older Americans Get Their COVID Booster?

Most states lag Oregon as a third of older people nationwide haven't received their first COVID vaccine booster shot.

May 12, 2022

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Private Equity Ownership Of Nursing Homes Triggers Capitol Hill Questions — And A Federal Probe

Congress is taking an interest in how quality of care changes when private equity firms purchase nursing homes, and an investigation is under way.

Apr 14, 2022

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Despite Seniors’ Strong Desire To Age In Place, The Village Model Remains A Boutique Option

Advocates of senior peer-support 'villages' say more research, health plan partnerships needed.

Mar 17, 2022

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As COVID Slogs On, Seniors Find Fortitude Waning And Malaise Growing

Despite recent signals that COVID’s grip on the country may be easing, many older adults are struggling with persistent malaise.

Feb 19, 2022

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WHEN MARVIN QUERRY, WHOSE WIFE, DIANE, LIVES AT THE BARONE ALZHEIMER’S CARE CENTER IN NEVADA, MISSOURI, HEARD THE CENTER MIGHT CLOSE, HE STARTED AN ONLINE PETITION PROTEST AND SPENT NEARLY $3,000 TO RUN ADS (PICTURED) IN THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER./KHN PHOTO ILLUSTRATION/MARVIN QUERRY

As COVID Hits Nursing Homes’ Finances, Town Residents Fight To Save Alzheimer’s Facility

The future of nursing homes is deeply uncertain, with more than 300 closures in 2020 and 2021 and 54% operating at a financial loss.

Jan 4, 2022

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3 States Limit Nursing Home Profits In Bid To Improve Care

Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York set requirements for how much nursing homes must spend on residents’ direct care.

Oct 25, 2021

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Opinion: Congress Needs To Fix Our Broken Social Security System — Now

Bold action is needed to address the looming shortfall that, if left unaddressed, will undercut the economic security and retirement of millions.

Sep 28, 2021