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Study: Seniors who use Facebook may gain a cognitive boost
For older adults looking to sharpen their mental skills, it might be time to log on to Facebook.Preliminary…
News Read MoreWhat design features do LTC residents most want?
The psychologist walked into Mrs. Winters’ room and found her in the corner, muttering under her breath. “Is…
Projects Read MoreAudio books fight loneliness
Each morning, I stay pretty busy working on the computer for several hours. In the afternoon, I lie…
Projects Read MoreFlorida looks to redefine assisted living
In a 2011 series of articles, the Miami Herald reported physical abuse and neglect within the assisted living…
News Read MoreFinal rule implements 5 key provisions of the ACA
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today issued a final rule that implements five key…
News Read MoreStudy finds LTC pharmacies face higher dispensing costs
Long-term care pharmacies incur dispensing costs that are 25 percent higher than those of traditional retail pharmacies while…
News Read MoreTherapy caps: Unraveling the spider’s web for long-term care
Outpatient therapy caps, originally instituted by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, limit the coverage payments for physical…
Projects Read MoreCDC: This year’s flu vaccine fails seniors for influenza A H3N2
This season’s flu vaccine was less effective overall than in other years, and failed to protect most seniors…
News Read MoreFla. governor reverses stance, now supports Medicaid expansion
Gov. Rick Scott of Florida, known as one of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) most outspoken opponents, now…
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