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This aging-in-place program could lower senior care costs

CAPABLE assists seniors in staying home rather than moving to care facilities, but struggles with funding and insurance coverage.

fromSFGATE

Healthcare

Should Medicare Cover Home Improvements for Seniors?

Many seniors wish to age in place but lack the necessary home features and resources.

Privacy professionals

The cost of aging in place can be crushing'

Aging in place remains preferred for older Americans, yet the financial and emotional costs can be overwhelming.

Real estate

Preparation can ease the process of aging in place: WSJ

A significant number of older adults want to age in place, but their homes often lack the necessary adaptations.

8 months ago

Privacy professionals

Volunteers aid Pennsylvania seniors as they age in place

Community volunteer programs can provide essential support for seniors lacking access to transportation.

Aging in place is financially advantageous compared to relocating to assisted living or nursing facilities.

Non-profit organizations

This aging-in-place program could lower senior care costs

CAPABLE assists seniors in staying home rather than moving to care facilities, but struggles with funding and insurance coverage.

fromSFGATE

Healthcare

Should Medicare Cover Home Improvements for Seniors?

Many seniors wish to age in place but lack the necessary home features and resources.

Privacy professionals

The cost of aging in place can be crushing'

Aging in place remains preferred for older Americans, yet the financial and emotional costs can be overwhelming.

Real estate

Preparation can ease the process of aging in place: WSJ

A significant number of older adults want to age in place, but their homes often lack the necessary adaptations.

8 months ago

Privacy professionals

Volunteers aid Pennsylvania seniors as they age in place

Community volunteer programs can provide essential support for seniors lacking access to transportation.

Aging in place is financially advantageous compared to relocating to assisted living or nursing facilities.

J-Sei Home Closes After 30 Years, Leaving Bay Area Japanese Seniors in Need | KQED

Bay Area Japanese American families face a declining number of culturally sensitive senior care facilities, highlighting a loss in community resources.

#assisted-living

fromNew York Post

Wellness

Inside Wendy Williams' $52K-per-month assisted living 'prison' with a gourmet chef, 24/7 concierge service and more

Wendy Williams' living facility, perceived as a prison by her, offers luxury amenities resembling a vacation retreat.

fromLos Angeles Times

California

Family of 100-year-old left behind after evacuation of Altadena senior home calls for 'concrete change'

A 100-year-old woman was left behind during a fire evacuation at her retirement home, highlighting serious safety and emergency response failures.

fromNew York Post

Wellness

Inside Wendy Williams' $52K-per-month assisted living 'prison' with a gourmet chef, 24/7 concierge service and more

Wendy Williams' living facility, perceived as a prison by her, offers luxury amenities resembling a vacation retreat.

fromLos Angeles Times

California

Family of 100-year-old left behind after evacuation of Altadena senior home calls for 'concrete change'

A 100-year-old woman was left behind during a fire evacuation at her retirement home, highlighting serious safety and emergency response failures.

Miscellaneous

Big Changes Are Coming to Medicare in 2025

Medicare alone may not suffice for seniors; evaluating additional options is crucial.

fromBrooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Op-ed | Lawmakers must take care of our most vulnerable * Brooklyn Paper

Protecting and funding Medicare Advantage is crucial for the health and security of vulnerable seniors.

from24/7 Wall St.

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Big Changes Are Coming to Medicare in 2025

Medicare alone may not suffice for seniors; evaluating additional options is crucial.

fromBrooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Op-ed | Lawmakers must take care of our most vulnerable * Brooklyn Paper

Protecting and funding Medicare Advantage is crucial for the health and security of vulnerable seniors.

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Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

'Don't lose me': Deputies describe finding 100-year-old left in Altadena senior home

Emergency evacuations in Altadena highlight critical risks for vulnerable populations, especially seniors during natural disasters.

Miscellaneous

fromTechCrunch

3 months ago

Exclusive: This founder was worried about his mother slipping - so he created sensors to detect falls

Falls are a significant risk for seniors, often resulting in serious injuries that go untreated.

SafelyYou is innovating fall detection technology to enhance safety and care in senior living environments.

6 months ago

Alternative medicine

Dementia and the Holidays: How Caregivers Can Navigate the Season

Caregivers must navigate the holiday season carefully to minimize stress for themselves and their loved ones with dementia.

fromwww.npr.org