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Most likely: Supreme Court will have to decide constitutionality of mandatory insurance
December 21, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The mandatory insurance debate represents an intersection (or a train wreck, depending on how you look at it) between federal powers, Congressional constitutional boundaries, and state interests. At issue is whether Americans … [Read more...]
Hospitalized seniors can make great strides with just a few steps
December 20, 2010 by Leave a Comment
A recent study conducted at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston suggests that senior citizens who stay mobile in hospitals can decrease the length of their stay.“Using [special step activity] monitors, we were … [Read more...]
How expensive will nursing homes be in 2020?
December 16, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The cost of growing old is a concept Baby Boomers are beginning to wrestle with as they contemplate long term care options for both themselves and their aging parents. But in today’s age of economic uncertainty and rising care … [Read more...]
Good cholesterol linked to reduced Alzheimer’s risk
December 15, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Alzheimer’s disease is the 7th leading cause of death and costs about 172 billion dollars annually.[1] Due to the disease’s debilitating nature, more than 10 million caregivers of individuals with the disease are unpaid family … [Read more...]
In some States, Medicaid costs are going up, coverage is going down, and lives are being snuffed short
December 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Massachusetts’ Medicaid program enjoyed success, at least initially. Boston (.com) reported that the state’s Medicaid program enrolled about 250,000 new members since mid-2006. What’s more is that the success of Massachusetts … [Read more...]
The Perfect Holiday Caregiver: It’s all a state of mind
December 13, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The holidays are always a wonderful time of year for family gatherings, reflection on what we have and the spirit of giving. The television is packed with specials showing relationships and families coming together for the … [Read more...]
