doi:10.1093/geront/gnv252.03NoneGerontologist
As the number of people who are living long enough to grow old--and then living longer in old age--grows, there has been increasing attention on the roles of physicians, nurses, social workers, and health care administrators in working with older people. It is surprising, however, that lit...
and Dawn Miller, "Covering the Uninsured in2008: Current Costs, Sources of Payment, and Incremental Costs," Health Affairs, published online May 2008.Andr... PS Hussey,GF Anderson,R Osborn,... 被引量: 0发表: 0年 Supply or Demand: Why is the Market for Long-Term Care Insurance So Smal...
This study explores the methods used by retirees with moderate to high investable assets to cover current health care needs and expected long term care costs. Results indicate that former employer plans and Medicare are common for covering current health care needs and few retirees have no coverage...
Responses were downloaded into and analysed using an Excel document. For example, every unique suggestion made in response to the question ‘Are there particular ‘types’ of prostitution and sex work that you feel need to be included in this project?’ was recorded. This long list was then ...
There is limited evidence for the management of diabetes in frail elderly residents living in long-term care (LTC) settings. The purpose of this study was to explore the current practices of glycemic management in frail elderly persons with diabetes living in LTC settings. Using a mixed-methods...
E. 2009. A comparative analysis of Medicaid long-term care policies and their effects on elderly dual enrollees. Health Economics, 18, 275-290... J.,Bradford,Rice,... - 《Health Economics》 被引量: 21发表: 2009年 Shifting the Cost of Dual Eligibles: Implications for States and the Feder...
This Viewpoint discusses the health benefits of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs); summarizes the clinical, policy, and equity implications of GLP-1 RA discontinuation; and calls for the identification and implementation of strategies to improve long-term adherence to GLP-1 RA...
aIn her decision ordering the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) to allow current and retired state employees to enroll their homosexual partners in the extended health plan, Wilken declared that “Congress’ restriction on state-maintained long-term care plans lacks any rational...
Teams and individuals need to be given the space and freedom to make long-term improvement plans; large changes cannot happen overnight, and we will only be able to dramatically improve the health of populations by successfully planning for the future. ...