The fine particles of pollution that hang in the air can increase the risk for sudden cardiac arrest, according to a study conducted by a team from Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center and The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) keeps tabs on air...
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Met Life to Discontinue Selling LTC Insurance
Met Life says it will halt sales of long-term-care insurance. Coming from one of the thought leaders in aging that is pretty serious news. More and more insurers have given up this product because they underestimated the claims they would pay out over time and so did not price their...
Fighting the Aging Brain
This guest post is contributed byæAlisa Gilbert, who writes on the topics ofæbachelors degree.æ She welcomes your comments at her email Id:æalisagilbert599@gmail.com.æ ææ Everyone knows that the older they get the more forgetful they seem to be. This is because as we age, we not only begin to lose brain...
Caregivers of Veterans Under More Stress Than Other Caregivers
A study released by the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and funded by United Health Foundation, finds that family caregivers of veterans face a higher burden of care, both in intensity and duration, often supporting a spouse or partner over a longer period of time than typical family caregivers. These...
Medicare Open Enrollment – Let the Marketing Begin
Humana and Walmart have announced a new Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. The plan offers a national monthly premium of $14.80, which the companies claim is, according to the government, the lowest national plan premium in 2011 for a standalone Medicare Part D plan premium. äóìOne of the primary...
Not All Hospitals Are Just Getting By
The average American hospital barely breaks even. But some are enormous profit centers. Forbes’ first-ever survey of America’s most profitable hospitals reveals that some American hospitals make 25 cents or more for every $1 in patient revenue they take in.
Beet This – as in Beet Juice is God for You
Researchers at Wake Forest University’s Translational Science Center have found that beet juice can improve blood flow to the brain in older adults. When high-nitrate foods are consumed, bacteria in a person’s mouth turn nitrates into nitrites. Nitrites then help blood vessels open up, which blood flow. Blood flow to...
National Hospice Month – a Chance to Learn
Someone sent me the presidential proclamation for National Hospice Month. In part it reads: We recognize the dignity hospice care can provide to patients who need it most, and the professionals, volunteers, and family members who bring peace to individuals in their final days. Hospice care gives medical services, emotional...
Long-Term Care Insurance Deductibles Increase in ’11
Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI), issued a release yesterday that says The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced increased deductible levels for long-term care insurance policies that will be purchased in 2011. The deductible limits under Section 213(d)(10) for eligible long-term care...
AAHSA Launches Consumer Information Site
The American Association of Homes and Services has launched a new online consumer hub where consumers can learn about healthy aging, retirement planning, caregiving and other services they may need as theyäóîor someone they loveäóîages. The consumer section features profiles of seniors, up-to-date research and listervs. Providers can find resources...