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"Seniors Advocate" Democrat launch new website

A "Seniors Advocate" Democrat from Indiana launched the new website www.ObamacareHurtsSeniors.com.

15 Jul 2014

Three Genesis facilities recognized for commitment to improving quality care for people with disabilities

Genesis HealthCare, one of the nation's largest providers of skilled nursing and rehabilitation, today announced that three of its Centers have been recognized as recipients of the Silver – Achievement in Quality Award presented by the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living.

15 Jul 2014

Nutrition of low-income Americans can be improved across life span by participating in SNAP-Ed

The nutrition of low-income Americans can be improved across the life span through participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed), according to a new research brief published by RTI Press.

15 Jul 2014

Hospitals, consumer groups object to Medicare rule on observation care

They say the government's effort to set rules for when someone is considered an admitted patient compromises care and still leaves many seniors with costly bills. In other Medicare news, a look at the unraveling of one scam and coverage of sex-reassignment surgery.

15 Jul 2014

Battle of the Medicare ads in Kentucky Senate race

Media organizations parsed ads by both Democratic challenger, Alison Lundergan Grimes, and GOP incumbent, Sen. Mitch McConnell, and found both sides making inaccurate claims about Medicare.

15 Jul 2014

Research roundup: Clinics and electronic records; young adults baffled by exchange; Medicare spending slowdown

We found that in 2012 nine out of ten health centers had adopted a EHR system, and half had adopted EHRs with basic capabilities. Seven in ten health centers reported that their providers were receiving meaningful-use incentive payments from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

14 Jul 2014

Integrated therapies can reduce depression by half among people with low vision due to AMD

The first clinical trial to examine integrated low vision and mental health treatment has shown that the approach can reduce the incidence of depression by half among people with low vision due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

9 Jul 2014

Democrat accuses Sen. Mcconnell of voting to increase Medicare beneficiaries' costs $6,000

Alison Lundergan Grimes makes the assertion in a campaign commercial, but analysts suggest that claim may not be right.

9 Jul 2014

Penrose Senior Care Auditors, The Caregiver Partnership join forces to improve lives of aging seniors

Penrose Senior Care Auditors, the only national company that checks on seniors and their living conditions, and reports back to their loved-ones, is pleased to announce a partnership with The Caregiver Partnership, a leading online resource for home health care products, services and family caregiving information.

9 Jul 2014

American adolescents turn to ethnically-linked alternative tobacco products like hookahs

While cigarette use is declining precipitously among youth, evidence indicates that American adolescents are turning to ethnically-linked alternative tobacco products, such as hookahs, cigars, and various smokeless tobacco products, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

8 Jul 2014

Higher socioeconomic status associated with higher rates of hookah use

7 Jul 2014

Group that once supported healthier school lunches has about-face

The School Nutrition Association now says the new rules are too costly. Meanwhile, NPR looks at the difficulties for employers to deal with workers' weight problems and the increasing number of obese seniors.

3 Jul 2014

Justices rule home health care aides can't be forced to pay union dues

The high court's ruling will make it more difficult for unions in some states to continue organizing the aides, a rapidly growing segment of the workforce.

1 Jul 2014

ARC Healthcare to continue payment of monthly distributions at $0.68 per share

American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust, Inc. ("ARC Healthcare") announced today that, pursuant to the prior authorization of its board of directors, ARC Healthcare intends to continue payment of monthly distributions at an annualized rate of $0.68 per share.

28 Jun 2014

New project to examine risk of sex assault for women who attend mass gatherings

Nearly one quarter of women are likely to be victims of sexual assault in their lifetime. Now, a new project funded by Women's College Research Institute will examine the risk of sex assault for women who attend mass gatherings like concerts or sporting events.

28 Jun 2014

Study proposes moving open enrollment season

Researchers suggest consumers are not willing to spend money on insurance in the busy fall season as they plan for the holidays so sign-ups in the spring after tax returns are received might be better. Also, a look at consumers' reluctance to shop for insurance

27 Jun 2014

PHS implements new program to sell franchises

Preferred HealthStaff (PHS), a family-owned and operated company built on the idea of providing assistance and care to those in need or want of services, announced today that it was implementing a new program to sell franchises, beginning their expansion efforts in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, New Jersey, and Delaware, then going nationwide.

26 Jun 2014

State highlights: L.A. County to trim new hire retiree benefits; lapses in state education for those with disabilities

Los Angeles County supervisors finalized reforms to health benefits for future employees Tuesday, in a move that is projected to save the county as much as $840 million over the next 30 years. Retiree health benefits became a sticking point in contentious labor negotiations last year. Although not technically part of the contract talks, unions objected to the proposal to reduce retiree benefits (Sewell, 6/24).

26 Jun 2014

Molecule that blocks bone destruction could provide potential therapeutic target for osteoporosis

UT-Southwestern cancer researchers have identified a promising molecule that blocks bone destruction and, therefore, could provide a potential therapeutic target for osteoporosis and bone metastases of cancer.

26 Jun 2014

House approves trauma care programs, newborn screening changes

The House on Tuesday passed legislation by voice vote to reauthorize trauma care programs. Traumatic injury is the top cause of death for people under age 45, according to the Centers for Disease Control. One of the bills, H.R. 4080, would reauthorize Trauma Care System Planning Grants to boost access to trauma care through fiscal 2019 (Marcos, 6/24).

25 Jun 2014

Seniors News and Research

"Seniors Advocate" Democrat launch new website

Three Genesis facilities recognized for commitment to improving quality care for people with disabilities

Nutrition of low-income Americans can be improved across life span by participating in SNAP-Ed

Hospitals, consumer groups object to Medicare rule on observation care

Battle of the Medicare ads in Kentucky Senate race

Research roundup: Clinics and electronic records; young adults baffled by exchange; Medicare spending slowdown

Integrated therapies can reduce depression by half among people with low vision due to AMD

Democrat accuses Sen. Mcconnell of voting to increase Medicare beneficiaries' costs $6,000

Penrose Senior Care Auditors, The Caregiver Partnership join forces to improve lives of aging seniors

American adolescents turn to ethnically-linked alternative tobacco products like hookahs

Higher socioeconomic status associated with higher rates of hookah use

Group that once supported healthier school lunches has about-face

Justices rule home health care aides can't be forced to pay union dues

ARC Healthcare to continue payment of monthly distributions at $0.68 per share

New project to examine risk of sex assault for women who attend mass gatherings

Study proposes moving open enrollment season

PHS implements new program to sell franchises

State highlights: L.A. County to trim new hire retiree benefits; lapses in state education for those with disabilities

Molecule that blocks bone destruction could provide potential therapeutic target for osteoporosis

House approves trauma care programs, newborn screening changes

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