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Dec 5, 2024 | 
health.usnews.com | David Levine |Elaine K. Howley |Aviva Patz
Key Takeaways Most adults need some type of long-term care and support later in life, and this care can get very expensive. The cost of nursing homes can range from $9,277 to $10,646 per month, depending on factors such as geographic location and level of care. Medicaid covers nursing home care for those who qualify. To be eligible for Medicaid, you must meet strict income and asset limitations.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
usnews.com | David Levine |Cecelia Smith Schoenwalder
Cyberattacks have increased in recent years, putting every segment of the nation’s health care system from hospitals and physician practices to payment processing companies and biomedical facilities, under stress, disrupting patient care and costing the industry billions in losses, according to experts.
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May 29, 2024 | 
health.usnews.com | Elaine K. Howley |David Levine
Taking care of an aging loved one can be challenging, especially when their care needs exceed what you can reasonably manage. However, a geriatric care manager may be uniquely positioned to help you navigate your older loved one’s dynamic care needs. Key Takeaways: Geriatric care managers are specially trained professionals who can help make life easier for seniors with growing medical needs and their families.
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Mar 11, 2024 | 
health.usnews.com | Paul Wynn |Elaine Howley |David Levine
Getty ImagesThe mobility issues that come with age or illness can make the basic movements of standing up and sitting down difficult or almost impossible for some individuals. Lift chairs can be a simple and safe solution for anyone with mobility issues that do not allow them to sit or stand with ease. Because many people value their independence and want to do as much as they can for as long as they can on their own, a lift chair may be one way to help.
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Oct 25, 2023 | 
usnews.com | David Levine
Children’s hospitals are redoubling efforts to increase access to quality mental and behavioral medical care.(Getty Stock)The state of children’s mental health was already a concern before the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 2020, many hospitals and emergency departments across the country have reported a sharp uptick in demand for behavioral health services.
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Oct 20, 2023 | 
health.usnews.com | David Levine
Shop Online for Medicare Advantage Plan QuotesZip CodeSpeak to a Licensed Insurance AgentAs you approach age 65, you need to begin thinking about Medicare. Original Medicare includes Part A, which covers hospital-based care, and Part B, which covers other medical care from your doctors. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, some people get Medicare automatically, while others have to sign up for it, including those who are 65 or almost 65 and not getting Social Security yet.
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Oct 20, 2023 | 
health.usnews.com | David Levine
Health care at any level is expensive, but at the top of the list is nursing home care. The national annual median cost of care for a private room in a nursing home is now $102,200, according to Genworth's 2019 Cost of Care Survey. Adult day health care services (based on five days per week per year) cost an average $19,500 a year, the survey says. Paying those bills is beyond most people’s reach. One option is to turn to Medicaid.
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Oct 19, 2023 | 
health.usnews.com | David Levine |Paul Wynn |Emily Gang
Getty ImagesComparing Medicare health insurance plan options – particularly between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage – can be a daunting task for most Americans. Picking a plan that is right for you will depend on your health, financial constraints and willingness to take on financial risk. Key Takeaways Medicare is the federal health insurance program designed for people over age 65, as well as those under 65 with qualifying disabilities and those with end-stage renal disease and ALS.
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Sep 22, 2023 | 
health.usnews.com | Vanessa Caceres |David Levine
iStockPhotoTrying to lose weight can be a struggle even if you do cut calories and exercise regularly. This is because weight loss isn’t just about calories and physical activity. Factors like stress, sleep and the medications you use can influence how fast or slow you lose weight. We'll provide some insight into how controlling your weight can be more or less difficult based on lifestyle factors, medical conditions, age and health status.
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Sep 19, 2023 | 
health.usnews.com | Janet Helm |Elaine K. Howley |David Levine
Fresh herbs are one of the best ways to brighten up a dish. Sometimes there is no substitute, like fresh basil leaves layered with sliced tomatoes and fresh mozzarella for a caprese salad or chopped fresh cilantro stirred into guacamole and a fresh tomato salsa. You certainly can’t make Lebanese tabbouleh without fresh parsley. Although that doesn’t mean dried herbs are second best. Sometimes they’re even a better choice, it just depends on what you’re making.
