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States Reduce Medicaid for Elderly

by Randall J. Ryder March 20, 2011
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Medicaid is funded by the state and federal governments which provides health care assistance to millions of elderly citizens. For many elders, that funding is critical to paying health care costs. Several states, in order to address what are stated as budget shortfalls, are proposing to cut Medicaid funding. Given the oncoming silver tsunami, these [...]

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Health Scams Often Target Elderly

by Randall J. Ryder March 6, 2011
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We all wish we could find readily available and easy cures for the variety of psychological or physical ailments that confront us as we age. Sometimes, such wishes can come true. An aching back can often improve with appropriate exercises, or mild depression can improve with greater social interactions, diet, and support groups.  But sometimes [...]

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Continuous Care Facilities Experiencing Financial Stress

by Randall J. Ryder August 18, 2010

Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) provide provide a continuum of care for the elderly ranging from those who are able to live independently, those who require help in an assisted-living facility, and those who require more intensive care in a nursing home. These communities appeal to seniors because they can enjoy an independent lifestyle with [...]

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Employers Offering Support to Caregiver Employees

by Randall P Ryder August 12, 2010

Experiencing the end of a loved one’s life can be a tremendously difficult experience. For many individuals, they are acting as a caregiver during the last part of a loved one’s life. By itself, that can be an overwhelming experience. Many caregivers, however, still have to balance working at the same time. Fortunately, some companies [...]

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Modify Your Home to Reduce Elder Adult Falls

by Randall P Ryder July 8, 2010

With the much-anticipated increase in older adults in our population, concerns have been raised about the capacity of nursing homes, senior living facilities, and long term care facilities to deal with the ever-increasing number of elderly. Because the majority of older adults would rather stay in their homes, more attention has been directed at home [...]

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WellAWARE Sensors Help Seniors Live at Home

by Randall J. Ryder June 2, 2010

In 1985, there were about 5.5 million functionally disabled elderly living in the community and an additional 1.3 million in nursing homes. By the year 2020, each of these figures is projected to almost double to 10.1 million and 2.5 million. The dramatic increase of the elder population, and the increasing fiscal burdens faced by states [...]

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