The Benefits of Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) present a solution for people who wish to avoid the strain of moving and remain in one senior living community that meets their evolving needs.
Nursing Homes Face Audits for Unnecessary Antipsychotics Use
In an effort to cut back on overuse of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes, the federal government is launching an investigation to help families more accurately assess the safety, quality, and transparency of these types of facilities.
What Is a Health Savings Account? Will Medicare Affect Mine?
A health savings account may help you save money on medical expenses, depending on your insurance type.
Feds Advise Nursing Homes on Reducing Winter COVID Infections
The federal government has released guidance to nursing homes and long-term care facilities on practical steps they can take to help reduce the COVID-19 infection rates among residents and staff this winter.
Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes: What’s the Difference?
Assisted living facilities and nursing homes are long-term housing and care options for older adults. Although people sometimes use the terms assisted living and nursing home synonymously, they are distinct.
Can You Appeal When a Hospital Considers You an Outpatient?
If your hospital changed your status from inpatient to outpatient, you have the right to challenge the status change.
What Is a Medicare Summary Notice?
Every three months, those with original Medicare receive a claims statement called a Medicare Summary Notice.
Older Adults Lack Information in Search for Long-Term Care
A recent national study shows Americans aged 50 and older and their caregivers could benefit from more consumer-friendly information and guidance about long-term care services.
How Medicaid’s Money Follows the Person Program Aids Seniors
Congress established the Medicaid Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program to provide states with federal funding to help seniors who are receiving care in institutions but want to live at home. However, it is due to expire in 2027.