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OPINION: It’s Time to Defund Nursing Homes

nursing home bed

How the traditional nursing home model can be replaced

JULY 7, 2020 | By Charles Sabatino

How Congress Is Addressing Elder Justice in America

Black and white image of older woman

What recent hearings and upcoming legislation could do to help

JUNE 29, 2020 | By Bob Blancato

A COVID-19 Nursing Home Death: My Uncle Jonas

Jonas Chaves, who died after contracting COVID-19 in a nursing home

His passing is emblematic of the COVID-19 tragedies in long-term care

MAY 29, 2020 | By Richard Harris

25 Years After the 1995 White House Aging Conference, Where We Are Now

A look at the goals that were met and ones still needing to reach fruition

MAY 5, 2020 | By Bob Blancato

OPINION: Nursing Homes and COVID-19: The Action and Strategy We Need

sad nursing home resident

A Next Avenue Influencer in Aging offers this call to action

APRIL 30, 2020 | By Terry Fulmer

You Can Still See a Doctor, Through Telemedicine

Patient virtually connecting with doctor.

People who never considered the technology are now embracing it

APRIL 7, 2020 | By Maxine Lipner

A Pandemic Lesson: The Importance of Person-Centered Care

An Influencer in Aging reflects on people with complex care needs

APRIL 6, 2020 | By Dr. Bruce Chernof

Completing the Census Matters More Than Ever

photo of census information that came in the mail

An accurate census count benefits everyone. Here's how.

APRIL 1, 2020 | By Grace Birnstengel

One Way to Avoid Surprise Hospital Bills

hospital patient signing a form

Will writing your own terms into the financial consent form work?

FEBRUARY 25, 2020 | By Julie Appleby

Why Some Home Health Agencies Are Cutting Patients’ Services

At-home care professional and client.

It started after a recent change in Medicare's payment system for agencies

FEBRUARY 18, 2020 | By Judith Graham

When Your Parents Need Financial Help

Empty wallet/coin purse

What you can try to do for your mom and dad

JANUARY 30, 2020 | By Lucy Lazarony

Why a New Medicare Policy Could Cut Back on Physical Therapy

Physical therapist assists older patient

The new reimbursement model affects patients in skilled nursing facilities

JANUARY 29, 2020 | By John Gilman

Why Doctors Are Coming Where You Live — and Shop

Doctor cheerfully consulting with patient

3 trends behind the growth of house calls and medical care in stores

JANUARY 28, 2020 | By Chris Farrell

On a Mission to My Dad’s Remission

Meredith Oppenheim and her father

5 ways grown children can navigate the health care system for their parents

JANUARY 17, 2020 | By Meredith Oppenheim

The Longevity Economy: Gigantic and Getting Bigger

Longevity Economy

What a new AARP report forecasts and refutes about Americans 50+

DECEMBER 31, 2019 | By Chris Farrell

Putting the Humanity in Health Care

Relationship-Based Clinics

Relationship-based clinics for older patients set out to upend the system

DECEMBER 13, 2019 | By Beth Baker

To Do: See the Doctor When You’re Healthy

Preventive Health Care

Preventive health care can save lives. Here's what's recommended.

DECEMBER 4, 2019 | By Tara Haelle

Medicare Scams to Watch Out For

As Open Enrollment winds down, beware of crooks turning up

NOVEMBER 29, 2019 | By M.E. Chidiac

3 Things Women Must Know About Social Security Benefits

Social Security

Important factors regarding claiming Social Security and about taxes

NOVEMBER 19, 2019 | By Marcia MacDonald Mantell

Shopping for the New Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits

Medicare Advantage

For 2020, some policies will offer new, non-medical coverage

NOVEMBER 12, 2019 | By Fred Riccardi

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How Ads Do a Terrible Job Portraying Older Adults

The 'What Retirees Want' authors say ageism is bad for people and for business

Special Report

Four long-term survivors of HIV: Joseph Gaxiola, Stephanie Stuart, Sharon Bosley and Robert Toth

Still Here, Still Positive

A series on America's first generation aging with HIV/AIDS

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In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.

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