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Study: Online doctor consults can be as effective as office visits
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests that some online visits to…
News January 22President Obama mentions Medicare and Medicaid in his second inaugural speech
In a speech with a strong focus on unity among Americans and with a heavy emphasis on social…
News January 22Spots on my nails
Last week my caregiver/driver shortened my nails and applied nail hardener. She said two fingernails on my right…
Projects January 22Long-Term Living takes break in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Long-term Living will take a short break from news, articles, blogs and social media on Monday, January 21…
News January 18New HIPAA rule expands liability for healthcare providers and business partners
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday issued a final “omnibus” rule to update the…
News January 18Diet may not impact certain health outcomes in elderly
Eating diets high in sugar and fat may not affect the health outcomes of older adults ages 75…
News January 17Treasury Department urges direct deposit of federal benefit checks
For years, the Treasury Department has offered direct deposit to seniors, veterans and others who receive Social Security…
News January 17Washington budget fight has LTC industry fretting over more cuts
So now the fiscal cliff battle is behind us, but the nation is heading to another possible financial…
Projects January 17The ups and downs of vertical transport
According to a news report, an 87-year-old resident of a Canadian LTC facility became stuck in the facility’s…
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