Home-care providers are building dementia expertise and behavioral health partnerships as older adults’ needs reshape services for aging at home.
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CMS proposes clarifying that Medicare home health coverage can include skilled palliative services, while existing eligibility rules and payment limits remain.
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A tick bomb is a mass of tiny larvae, often lone star ticks. Experts say bacterial disease risk is generally low, but alpha-gal and rare viral transmission remain concerns.
Do You Really “Need” A Joint Replacement? Why It’s More Of A Choice Than You May Think
Hip and knee replacement is often planned rather than urgent. Here is what patients can weigh with their surgeon before deciding when to have surgery.
Cognitive Tests May Not Tell The Whole Story About Memory Concerns
A study of a brain health service found modifiable dementia risks among people with subjective memory concerns and early neurodegeneration signals in some.
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Compare Halloween movies, candy, decorations, and accessories to find the right picks for parties, trick-or-treating, family nights, and seasonal displays.
FDA Approves First Treatment For MCT8 Deficiency
The FDA approved tiratricol, the first treatment for peripheral thyrotoxicosis in MCT8 deficiency, after studies found lower thyroid hormone levels.
15 Best Sleep Masks for Better Rest in 2027
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Compare 15 mattresses under $1,000 by construction, comfort, cooling, and support to find the right fit for your sleep style and setup.
‘Playing A Game Of Chicken’: Saber, Creative Solutions And Majestic Care Execs On Negotiating With Medicare Advantage Plans
Saber, Creative Solutions and Majestic Care leaders described contract cuts, data-based negotiations and calls for Medicare Advantage policy changes.