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Does Medicare cover hospice services? Yes—and here’s exactly what it pays for
Fortune via Yahoo Finance· 9 months agoIn 2021, 1.7 million Americans chose hospice services, which provide comfort, care, and support for...
After cardiac arrest, family members need support, too
NewMediaWire via Yahoo Finance· 6 months agoResearch Highlights: When someone experiences a cardiac arrest, their heart stops and they often...
Letters to the editor
The Herald-Mail via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMeritus chairman issues statement on lawsuit To the editor: Meritus Pharmacy, a small, 1,800-square-foot pharmacy located within the lobby of Meritus...
One Senior Place: Make sure your estate plan is up to date. Your family will thank you
Florida Today via Yahoo News· 3 months agoQ: When should I review my estate plan? A: The New Year is the perfect time to review your estate...
One Senior Place: Guardianship for seniors should be avoided unless absolutely necessary
Florida Today via Yahoo News· 1 year agoGuardianship is the legal process whereby a competent adult, spouse, family member, or even friend,...
California requires hospitals to turn to a patient’s next of kin, closing a longtime loophole
The Desert Sun via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA state law establishes a list of representatives who can make medical decisions for patients unable to convey their wishes. California is late to making the change.
'Our hearts hurt': Men impacted by abortion restrictions share their stories
ABC News via Yahoo News· 5 months agoStephen Anaya was thrilled when he heard the news that his wife Kristen was pregnant with a girl....
Living with memory loss, working to fend off dementia
Washington Post via Yahoo News· 2 months agoJonel Dershem first noticed problems with her memory in 2016 after her breast cancer surgery. She...
The Crisis Facing Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and Home Care for America’s Elderly
Politico via Yahoo News· 2 years agoHundreds of thousands of workers are leaving the caregiving industry. Unless immigration policies and industry standards change, an aging U.S. is going to face drastic consequences.
Not all doulas deal with births. Some focus their work around death. Here’s how a few are serving...
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 year agoIt’s called the Death Cafe. On an overcast December Sunday afternoon at the Oak Park Main Library, a group of people — most over the age of 60 — shared their thoughts about death, dying and ...