News Articles

Who Should Pay for Mom and Dad's Care?

tari — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:26:20 -0500

Read this article from LifeWire about funding for elder care.

Bright Lights May Hold Off Dementia

tari — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:21:53 -0500

When it comes to Alzheimer's disease, no one yet knows the best way to halt the gradual slips in memory and other brain functions that are the hallmarks of the disease. But researchers in the Netherlands have found that a simple nonmedical intervention may be just as effective as drugs to keep elderly patients sharp.

Bill would cut drug co-pays for assisted living dual eligibles

nchin — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:47:37 -0500

A new House bill introduced Thursday would provide dual eligibles living in assisted living facilities with the same co-pay coverage under Medicare Part D as nursing home residents.

Homeward bound

nchin — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:49:39 -0600

Today's older Americans are increasingly adamant in their desire to avoid nursing homes or assisted living. And they now have a movement to back them up. Called "aging in place," it has a beautifully simple premise: Keep seniors safe, well-cared for -- and in their homes.

Study: Many Assisted-living Residents Undertreated

nchin — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:17:16 -0600

The majority of elderly people in assisted-living or residential care facilities are not receiving all of the medications they need for four common conditions, according to new study findings, a Reuters report stated.

Converted hotel again renting rooms

nchin — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:51:48 -0600

BY CARA PESEK/Lincoln Journal Star

Sunday, Jan 27, 2008 - 12:29:02 am CST

BEATRICE — Lucille Mohling used to be the one pouring the coffee inside the Paddock-Kensington Hotel.