Is Advance Care Planning a Benefit to Seniors?
New research, published in JAMA Network Open shows that using a comprehensive approach to engage patients in Advance Care Planning (ACP) during the COVID-19 pandemic effectively improves the opportunity for ACP discussions and documentation as well as equitable healthcare delivery.
Is Palliative Care Only Pain Management?
The COVID pandemic has shown how palliative care can also be valuable for managing the pain and stress of illness.
Expensive Health Problems Often Diagnosed after 50
As we age, health issues often creep up that threaten to tarnish our golden years. Treating some of these diseases and conditions can be expensive.
What Does UK Study Say about Dementia Patients Seeing the Same Doctor?
Study finds patients who consistently see same GP have fewer health complications and emergency hospital visits.
What’s the Latest on Controversial New Alzheimer’s Drug Aduhelm?
Medicare officials have decided that the federal health insurance program should only cover the controversial new Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm for patients who are participating in approved clinical trials. The preliminary decision, reached after lengthy deliberations, was released on Tuesday by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or C.M.S. If it is finalized later this year, it would significantly limit the number of patients who could use the expensive drug.
Which Drugs are Going Up in Price?
Drug price hikes tend to happen at the start of every year, and 2022 is no exception, according to GoodRx.
Ten Tips for Aging Well in 2022.
As 2021 draws to a close, many of us are reflecting on the various ways our minds and bodies have changed over the course of the past year. No matter your phase of life, aging is something we all experience daily.However, that doesn’t mean we’re powerless in the process.
How Do I Know If Dad Needs Personal Care Help?
Relationships can be complicated under the best of circumstances. However, when you see someone you love — like an aging parent, grandparent or close friend — struggle to take care of their health, stepping in isn’t always so simple.
What Has COVID Taught Us about Caregiving
The COVID-19 pandemic increased demand for and complexity of care, accelerating existing trends toward longer duration and more acute long-term care.
Alexa, How Can You Help Seniors?
Amazon has two new programs that integrate Alexa into hospitals and senior living communities, the company announced today.
