Building Choice into Long Term Care

Building Choice into Long Term Care
In the past, fate has dictated the passing of life in what are euphemistically called "nursing homes". But there is no longer a need for such a fate, if we are willing to work to change the rules.

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Thursday, March 30, 2006

New York Times Looks At Effect On Businesses Of Baby Boomers Caring For Elderly Parents. The New York Times on Saturday examined "the soaring number of baby boomers ... whose obligation to frail, elderly parents results in absenteeism, workday distractions or stress-related health problems... click link for more info. [Caregivers/Homecare News From Medical News Today]
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CMS Orders State Medicaid Programs To Require Nursing Homes To Return Unused Medications To Pharmacies. CMS has ordered state Medicaid programs to require nursing homes to return unused medications to pharmacies and to ensure Medicaid is repaid for unused treatments when nursing home patients die, are discharged or have their prescriptions changed, according to a March 22 letter, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports... click link for more info. [Medical News Today RSS/XML Feed]
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