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U.S. Senate Takes Up Supporting Our Seniors Act

Hospice News

have introduced a bill that would establish a national committee to study long-term care in the United States. . Patients in nursing homes on average were in hospice for 109 days of care in 2019, compared to 95 days among those receiving services in a private residence and 161 days in assisted living.

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CMS to Sunset Look-Alike Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans in 2023

Hospice News

While hospice patients transition to the Medicare benefit for their end-of-life care, some may continue to need their dual-eligibility coverage to address issues that are technically outside the scope of their terminal diagnosis.

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Navigating the World of Long-Term Care: A Guide for Nurses

Minority Nurse

In the vast and varied landscape of healthcare careers, long-term care is sometimes overlooked. However, this sector, which provides sustained assistance to individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities, offers a unique and rewarding path for nurses. What is Long-term Care?

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Senior Housing Options: From Independent Living to Assisted Living

Seasons Hospice

Living Options For The Elderly As individuals age, their housing needs and preferences often change. Senior housing options range from independent living to assisted living, each catering to different levels of care and support. These features help create a safe living environment for residents.

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Essential Questions to Discuss with Aging Parents for Future Planning

Home With Help

Do they have long-term care insurance? Are there designated beneficiaries on retirement accounts and life insurance? Home may always feel like the best option, but it’s important to talk about other possibilities, like downsizing, in-home care, assisted living, or moving closer to family.

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Caring for Aging Parents: Balancing Your Needs and Theirs

Seasons Hospice

Develop a Long-Term Care Plan Creating a long-term care plan involves anticipating future needs and making arrangements for additional support or changes in the caregiving environment.

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Assisted Living Communities: Podcast with Sheryl Zimmerman, Kenny Lam, and Ken Covinsky

GeriPal

Assisted Living Communities (no longer preferable to call them Assisted Living Facilities, as we learned on the podcast) are…what, exactly? The problem is the tremendous heterogeneity in services offered and quality of care. If you’ve seen one Assisted Living Community you’ve seen one Assisted Living Community. .