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Cape Cod Times had a special three-part editorial written by William Mills, editorial page editor, and edited by Julie Lipkin, copy editor, on the issues with elderly care in the Cape Cod region. To read more on the subject click on the links below. Click here for part 1 of the editorial Click here for part 2 of the editorial Click here for part 3 of the editorial
William Mills, editorial page editor, edited by Julie Lipkin, copy editor. “The Chronic Care Puzzle”
Curious about how the new health-care law has affected Medicare? Interested in learning more about the “doughnut hole” or when to sign you or a loved one up? Consumer Reports has the perfect guide on the 6 things you need to know about Medicare in 2011. To read their guide, click on the link below.
The Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act is the first national plan for long-term care insurance. Since it was first established in 2010, the CLASS Act has undergone some changes. To learn more about the CLASS Act and its new changes, click on the link below.
Maria Shriver takes on Alzheimer’s through campaigning and spreading awareness. Maria got involved when her father, Sargent Shriver, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2003. She is speaking about this silent epidemic to bring light and hope to families and friends affected by this disease. Nearly 5 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s and this number will likely triple in the next forty years. “Right now, she is focused on educating the nation about the epidemic proportion of the problem, and the devastating effect that Alzheimer’s disease has on families.” Maria’s devotion to her work is not going unnoticed. She is teaming up with scientists, advocates, state legislatures, doctors, and many others to fight this disease. To find out more about this disease, ways to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, or Maria’s work, please click on the link below.
Andy Griffith shows us a video of the changing face of health care. Read this article to understand how new legislation will affect your prescriptions, insurance, finances, health, and overall long-term care. “Today’s Medicare builds on the promise made by President Johnson and provides more than 44 million seniors and people with disabilities with guaranteed health care benefits and higher quality care than ever before.” For more detail, please click the link below: Older American Act (1965): “President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Older Americans Act into law on July 14, 1965. This Act aims at providing help for older persons by claiming indisputable elder rights such as adequate incomes in retirement and the best possible physical and mental health.” For more Acts and information go to Global Action On Aging Paula Span explains how the new funding for proposed adult day centers would work. “CLASS” stands for Community Living Assistance Services and Supports. “Legislation that could push more than 100,000 low-income senior citizens in Massachusetts into managed care health plans spurred intense lobbying yesterday, as consumer advocates argued the measure would strip patients of their freedom to stay in traditional Medicare, while proponents said it could save the state significant money.” By Kay Lazar “Massachusetts policymakers want to replace fee-for-service with ‘global payment’ — paying groups of health providers a flat yearly fee for each patient they cover….It includes when the patient comes in to see the physician, hospitalization, pharmacy, skilled nursing facilities, home care services — the whole spectrum.” by Richard Knox “To Lower Costs, Mass. May Restructure Doctor Pay” |
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