Though studies show significant racial differences in senior health care choices, frank and respectful discussion can help more families see end-of-life care as a viable option for their loved ones. One of the toughest discussions for caregivers and family members is deciding what to ...
Many seniors are unaware that Obama’s new health care plan provides free annual wellness visits for people enrolled in Medicare. Apparently in some states, including Hawaii, as little as 1 percent of Medicare beneficiaries have used the benefit this year, according to figures re...
The journal Neurology recently published new research linking the hospitalization of older people to accelerated cognitive decline. And, in many instances, these hospital stays are not necessary. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is working on passing initiatives tha...
