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www.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Medicine

Medicine price freeze and $2.2bn for home and aged care among Australia's federal budget health measures

Funds allocated for home care, urgent care clinics, mental health, medicine prices, and aged care support. Emphasis on keeping older Australians in their homes with increased services. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Health

A hospital is suing to move a quadriplegic 18-year-old to a nursing home. She says no

The case of Alexis Ratcliff highlights the challenges faced by younger people with disabilities in finding suitable long-term care options.
States have failed to adequately help individuals live in their own homes, despite Supreme Court opinions emphasizing this right. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Public health

Number of dementia patients in Ontario has risen 48% since 2010, new data released by OMA shows | CBC News

The number of people with dementia in Ontario has increased by 48% since 2010.
Doctors are calling for investments in home care to better support people with dementia. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Public health

What to Know About Home Care Services

Many older Americans want to live at home for as long as possible, but finding and affording the help they need can be difficult.
There are shortages of home health aides in many parts of the country and hiring them can be costly. [ more ]
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