Americans’ health care spending is following a pattern of slow growth, between 3.6% and 4.1% for five consecutive years, according to new data from the Office of the Actuary (OACT) at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). And it grew more slowly last year than at any time in the last 53 years. U.S. health spending […]
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Almost 16 million Americans 65 and older report having at least one disability, but only 9% of that population reports living in group quarters, a new report finds. The new U.S. Census Bureau report was commissioned and funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Between 2008 and 2012 […]
Even when signs such as memory loss begin to appear, many elderly Americans with dementia forgo receiving a medical evaluation, a new study finds. As many as 1.8 million Americans over the age of 70 with dementia are not evaluated for cognitive symptoms by a medical provider, found University of Michigan researchers in a study […]
It’s impossible to run away from aging, however, a new study reveals that seniors who regularly run for their exercise can slow their aging process more so than those who prefer walking. That’s because running mitigates the age-related deterioration of “walking economy,” or the metabolic cost to perform an motion, whereas walking for exercise has […]
When it comes to affording and receiving much-needed health care, older Americans are in worse shape compared to some of the world’s leading nations, according to the results from a new international survey. In the U.S., adults age 65 and older are sicker and more likely to struggle paying medical bills and getting the health […]
Nearly one in five nursing home residents were involved in at least one negative and aggressive encounter with one or more fellow residents between October and early November, a new study finds. Negative behavior included acts of verbal or physical abuse, inappropriate sexual behavior, or invasion of privacy, among other incidents, known collectively as resident-to-resident […]
Reduce hospital readmissions, lower costs and increase referrals — it’s hard to have a conversation about senior housing nowadays without hearing these phrases. By addressing hospital readmissions, providers can lower the costs of health care, while, in turn, increasing their referral base and starting the cycle over again. However, many of the discussions regarding referrals […]
The United States is experiencing a revolution in the culture of aging — and some cities are more fit than others to accommodate millions of aging adults who are upending convention and seeking to remain active members of society. Madison, Wis., and Iowa City, Iowa, prove they have what it takes, ranking as the top […]
One of the biggest challenges within an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is undoubtedly finding the most effective way to coordinate care between healthcare providers of various practices. But while there isn’t a clear cut formula on the best way to achieve this kind of interoperability, one Texas ACO has successfully lowered hospital readmissions by 23% […]
For many adult children, juggling time to care for one’s parents and own household, while at the same time balancing a 9-to-5 job, is no easy task. But as the nation’s aging population is poised for astronomical growth in the years ahead, more employers are providing benefits to their workers to help them with manage […]
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