A Seniors Guide report summarizes six Medicare mistakes, including missed enrollment deadlines, retiree coverage assumptions and income-related surcharges.
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How A Pilates Instructor Overcame Major Health Setbacks To Become Stronger Than Ever—here’s Her Weekly Workout Routine
Pilates instructor Georgia Testa describes rebuilding strength after skin cancer and a complicated C-section, and shares her weekly routine.
VOICES: The Art Of Forgetting: Learning To See The Mother Who’s Still Here
Artist Robert G. Fishman describes how a painting series helped him accept his mother’s dementia and focus on the connection that remains.
What Is Posterior Cortical Atrophy? One Couple’s Road To Diagnosis
Scott Cunningham was diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy in 2020 after years of visual and spatial difficulties. His account shows why diagnosis can take time.
Adults With ADHD Face Higher Risk Of Developing Dementia Later In Life
A U.S. study found higher rates of dementia or cognitive impairment among older adults with ADHD, but it does not show ADHD causes dementia.
LVADs Linked To Concerning Neurologic Events, Strokes Aside
A registry study found stroke and nonstroke neurologic events each affected 8% of HeartMate 3 recipients, with both linked to lower survival.
Don’t Just Lose Weight After 60! Keep It Off And Never Be Hungry
A Sixty and Me article offers practical eating habits for older adults, but provides personal advice rather than research or clinical evidence.
State Increases Penalties For Nursing Homes With Staffing Levels Below Minimum
Massachusetts now allows an 8% Medicaid payment cut for nursing homes below 3.00 nursing hours per resident per day.
Home-Based Care Deals No Longer End At The Closing Table
At a FUTURE conference panel, executives said home-care buyers are weighing organic growth, care quality and leadership—and keeping sellers involved after deals.
‘Taj Mahal Of Vent Units’: Nursing Homes Adapt To Growing Acuity With Complex Procedures Normally Performed In Hospitals
ALIYA, Cascadia and other operators are adding complex services in nursing homes as residents arrive with higher medical needs.
