Info on adult day care centers will be easier to find later this year

January 28th, 2010

If the problems reported in many Lehigh Valley centers are found in centers statewide, however, you may not like what you find.

PA nursing homes worry about Medicare cuts

October 27th, 2009

In early October, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services adjusted its Medicare rates, cutting approximately $12 billion nationwide over the next ten years.

Medical experts say that many elderly nursing home residents get futile end-of-life care

October 15th, 2009

Sometimes, care given actually worsens their pain and discomfort.

Healthcare reform debate divides AARP members

October 5th, 2009

Older Americans certainly do not all share the same views on healthcare reform.

Cost of Medicare Advantage plans will rise for some seniors in 2010

October 2nd, 2009

In Philadelphia, seniors will pay $52 premiums, up from zero, for the least expensive plan from IBC.

Montco’s geriatric facility is getting a new ID system

September 3rd, 2009

The facility is doing so in light of a national rise in allegations of elder abuse, and to make caregiving easier.

Senior advocacy group leader says PA needs to finally stablize senior regulations

September 2nd, 2009

Says that the senior population is growing, health care costs are increasing, and we need to establish a system of senior services that is accessible and affordable.

Senior care advocacy group says PA should use stimulus funds to improve care, denounces budget cuts

June 4th, 2009

PANPHA says that the state has to find ways to care for its growing aging population.

Tribune-Review: Part of Rendell budget calls for PA to merge long-term living services

May 13th, 2009

The provision would put the Office of Long-Term Living solely under the Department of Aging.

Two major changes coming to Medicare

April 20th, 2009

Seniors covered by “Medicare Advantage” plans will see changes to those plans. Medicare will also begin using competitive bidding to purchase medical equipment for seniors.