Support needed soon after dementia diagnosis to lower suicide risk, researchers say
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 30, 2021
Suicide attempts are more likely in newly diagnosed individuals, according to a new study. The authors urge clinicians to connect patients to a variety of supportive services.
Government report: Family size, obesity rate among question marks as long-term care spending surges
By
McKnight's Staff
Jul 01, 2013
Long-term services and supports could increase from 1.3% of the U.S. gross domestic product to more than 3% by 2050, according to a recent Congressional Budget Office analysis.
Housing with supportive services promotes aging-in-place
By
Diane Burfeindt
May 20, 2013
Senior housing with supportive services is a new model being offered by senior living communities, linking people with community organizations and services to improve overall health and wellbeing. Enabling...
Medicare overpaid millions for pressure ulcer prevention devices in 2007, report finds
Aug 10, 2009
About 86% of Medicare claims for certain support surfaces used to treat and prevent pressure ulcers did not meet coverage criteria in the first half of 2007. That resulted in millions of dollars in overpayments...