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.
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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.
Why Doesn’t Medicare Cover Services So Many Seniors Need?
In the 56 years since Medicare was established, few benefits have been added. That may change if Congress passes Democrats’ budget bill.
The Unsung Importance Of Casual Relationships For Older Adults
Studies show a broad array of casual and close ties can lead to better physical and psychological well-being in older adults — and a longer lifespan.
Brown’s Vaccine Rollout Left More Seniors Hospitalized Than Other States, New Data Show
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As the vaccination of seniors lagged in Oregon, the state had relatively more cases of severe illness among the elderly than other states.
Biden Seeks $400 Billion to Buttress Long-Term Care. A Look at What’s at Stake.
Prospects for the president’s proposal are uncertain. Republicans decry its cost and argue that much of what the plan contains doesn't count as real infrastructure.
‘I Can Breathe Again’: Older Adults Begin to Test Freedom After COVID Vaccinations
With a mix of relief and caution, older adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are moving out into the world and resuming activities put on hold during the pandemic.
Seniors Endure Long Waits Trying To Get Vaccine
Some Oregonians said a Legacy Health website for scheduling vaccine appointments would not let them complete a reservation Monday morning.
As Oregon Widens Vaccine Eligibility, Seniors Fear Getting Left Behind
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With limited computer skills and transportation, some of the elderly worry they are being sidelined in the race to grab appointments at vaccination sites.
'Cruel’ Digital Race For Vaccines Leaves Many Seniors Behind
The first wave of vaccinations for health care workers in health care settings went comparatively smoothly but now elderly people are pitted against one another, competing on an unstable technological playing field for limited shots.
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