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Public health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How to Improve Sleep Among Long-Term Care Residents

Long-term care residents frequently experience sleep disruptions, leading to health issues such as falls and cognitive decline.
#retirement-planning
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

How to Plan for Healthcare Costs in Retirement (Hint: It's More Than You Think)

Healthcare costs significantly impact retirement planning, and many retirees are unprepared for these expenses.
Public health
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Nursing home crisis looms as one in five will be over 65 by 2040

A 60% increase in long-term care beds and home-support hours is necessary to meet the needs of the growing older population by 2040.
#aging-population
Retirement
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Striking workers at North York LTC home say replacement workers not providing quality service to seniors | CBC News

Replacement workers in long-term care are undermining striking personal care workers, providing inadequate care to seniors.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario bill limiting access to long-term care home inspection reports will protect bad actors: advocate | CBC News

Ontario's proposal to limit public access to LTC inspection reports may protect non-compliant facilities and compromise transparency.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

New Mexico's plan to allow more seniors to remain in their homes

New Mexico's plan aims to support seniors aging in place and their caregivers by addressing food security, housing, healthcare access, and elder abuse.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Congressman touts bipartisan long-term care bill at DC event

Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65, and in five years, 6,500 Americans will reach 80 every single day. Our nursing homes and Medicaid system cannot deal with this.
Healthcare
Parenting
fromPage Six
3 months ago

Why Colin Farrell made difficult decision to put son, 21, in long-term care facility

Colin Farrell is placing his son James, who has Angelman syndrome, in long-term care, prioritizing his security over parental care.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

How cutting Medicaid would affect long-term care and family caregivers

Reducing Medicaid services would have profound effects on their health. These are services they need every day to bathe themselves, dress themselves, and get themselves to the kitchen.
Healthcare
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Senior-held home equity falls in Q4 2024

Senior-held home equity has recently declined, yet the potential for financing via home equity remains significant for long-term care needs.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Ontario court's dismissal of Charter challenge to long-term care law won't be appealed | CBC News

Advocacy groups will not appeal court's dismissal of LTC law challenge, citing financial constraints and concerns over patient care.
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 months ago

Retirees may be turning to home equity to finance healthcare costs

Financing long-term care remains a significant challenge for retirees.
Many retirees may have to tap into home equity unexpectedly for long-term care expenses.
fromToronto
6 months ago

New Ontario laws and regulations coming into effect in 2025. Here's what you need to know.

Ontario's new regulations focus on child care affordability, highway safety, and long-term care improvements for 2025.
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago

Longing to hug his mom, Ontario man who hasn't see her for over a year due to trespass order pushes back | CBC News

Paul Ziman was banned from visiting his mother in a long-term care home, resulting in emotional distress as they struggle with separation.
fromwww.cbc.ca
8 months ago

Ontario pilot project to address cultural mismatches in long-term care admissions | CBC News

Ontario's pilot project aims to reform long-term care admission rules to better accommodate cultural needs and preferences.
US Elections
fromwww.housingwire.com
9 months ago

Here's what Kamala Harris has said about in-home care for older Americans

Kamala Harris highlights challenges for the 'sandwich generation' caring for both children and aging parents, stressing the need for increased support.
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