The social work planner in long-term health care: a case study of institutional geriatric care in the Veterans AdministrationThe resolution of the current role confusion of the VA's long-term health care programs provides an instance of the contribution that a social work planner can make in a...
Objective To determine whether the Veterans Health Administration''s (VHA) efforts to expand access to home‐ and community‐based services (HCBS) after the 2001 Millennium Act significantly changed Veterans'' utilization of institutional, paid home, and unpaid home care relative to a non‐VHA user...
Government programs: Veterans and people with low income who can't afford to cover long-term care expenses might be eligible for long-term care assistance from the federal government, through Medicaid and the Veterans Health Administration, or state-run assistance programs. You can't rely on Medi...
This cohort study uses data from the US Veterans Affairs health care systems to examine whether preexisting mental health or substance use disorders and
Four years after implementing a national initiative to reduce methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) rates in Veterans Affairs (VA) long-term care facilities, MRSA infections have declined significantly, according to a study in the January issue of the American Journal of Infection ...
they transition into their golden years, many families face questions about assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, and in-home care. With numerous options such as veterans benefits, Medicare Advantage, and other long-term care cost assistance programs, knowing where to start can be a ...
Long-term care insurance is a specific type of health coverage that reimburses for services not included in traditional medical plans orMedicare. It can be used by people with a variety of issues from different age groups, but it may not be the best option for all. ...
Like car insurance, the prices for long term care insurance will vary by company. The premium will depend on your age, health and the benefits you want. Since your care cost will differ depending on type of care and location it is important to get the right information to make an informed...
To support a deeper understanding of the long-term outcomes of patients with advanced CKD who do not pursue dialysis, we performed a systematic review of longitudinal studies reporting survival, use of health care resources, quality of life, and end-of-life care of patients with advanced CKD ...