Mobile app for hospice brings families closer to care
Hospice of Michigan is offering a free mobile app that keeps family members involved in their loved one’s…
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LTC needs to play active role in meds disposal, pharmacy group says
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) wants new standards that will help long-term care facilities participate more actively…
News February 20UnitedHealthcare partners with largest U.S. retirement community
UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest broker of Medicare Advantage plans, has forged an unusual partnership with The Villages, a…
News February 20CMS proposes lower Part D deductibles, slashed insurer payments for Medicare Advantage plans
For the first time, seniors will see their Medicare Part D out-of-pocket costs go down. But government payments…
News February 19JAMA: Delayed hospice transitions undermine palliative care services
Medical advancements in end-of-life care have done plenty to postpone the day when the physician will say, “there’s…
News February 19Long-Term Living takes break in observance of Presidents’ Day
Long-term Living will take a short break from news, articles, blogs and social media on February 18. We'll…
News February 15New strains of MRSA found in nursing homes
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been a great concern for hospitals over the past few years. Patients in…
News February 15Hormone therapy blocks accelerated biological aging in women with Alzheimer’s risk factor
Healthy menopausal women carrying a well-known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease showed measurable signs of accelerated biological…
News February 15National Federation of Nurses merges with teacher’s union
The National Federation of Nurses (NFN) has voted to merge its efforts with the American Federation of Teachers…
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