McKnight’s had an article on a recent study showing more than 30% of older adults who are caregivers are also receiving care to assist with completing their own daily activities. Vulnerable caregivers are more likely to care for a spouse. Often they are older with health issues and limited financial assets according to the report published in
Iowa families will soon be able to keep a closer eye on their loved ones living in a nursing home, thanks tor House File 537 which will allow security cameras to be installed inside a resident’s room. The bill comes on the heels of repeated incidents of abuse, neglect and under-staffing at facilities across the state.
Axios reported a record 21.3 million people signed up for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Surprisingly, the largest enrollment increases were in heavily Republican states. States with the largest year-over-year increase in sign-ups include West Virginia (80.2%), Louisiana (75.9%), Ohio (62.2%), Indiana (59.6%) and Tennessee (59.5%). Seven other states saw increases of
The Lawrence Times published the below request for help. “Starting my journey as a certified nurse aide (CNA) at age 15, I was brimming with hope and an earnest eagerness to make a difference, oblivious to the challenges and intricacies that lay ahead in this profession. I find myself at the heart of an agonizing
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