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Policy Overview - Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program

(7 days ago) WEBThe Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program views health in a broad context which extends beyond just health care. We define health and aging policies as policies that aim to improve the whole well-being of older adults. This can include issues of income …

https://www.healthandagingpolicy.org/health-and-aging-policy/policy-overview/

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Actualizing Better Health And Health Care For Older Adults

(Just Now) WEBSocial determinants of health. Quality of care. In 2018 the US population ages sixty-five and older numbered 52.4 million, with older adults representing 15.6 …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2020.01470

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Promoting Health for Older Adults CDC

(6 days ago) WEBIn 2019, 54.1 million US adults were 65 or older, representing 16% of the population—or more than 1 in every 7 Americans. Nearly 1 in 4 older adults are members of a racial or …

https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets/promoting-health-for-older-adults.htm

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Policy Brief-What policymakers need to know about an aging …

(8 days ago) WEBWhat Policymakers Need to Know About an Aging America. Policymakers in 2023 and beyond must adopt policies that address the unprecedented and long-term shift in our …

https://www.usaging.org/Files/Policy-Brief-2-23_R5-508.pdf

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Final Rule to Update Regulations for Older Americans Act …

(4 days ago) WEB“The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to expanding access to health care, nutrition services, caregiving, and opportunities to age in place for all older …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/02/06/final-rule-to-update-regulations-for-older-americans-act-programs-rule-strengthens-the-system-of-supports-that-help-millions-of-people-age-in-place.html

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FACT SHEET: Protecting Seniors by Improving Safety and Quality …

(Just Now) WEBToday, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new steps by Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) through its Centers for Medicare & …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/02/28/fact-sheet-protecting-seniors-and-people-with-disabilities-by-improving-safety-and-quality-of-care-in-the-nations-nursing-homes/

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Healthy People 2030 and Older Adults health.gov

(6 days ago) WEBHealthy People 2030 sets measurable national objectives with 10-year targets to improve the health and well-being of all people. Twenty of those objectives are …

https://health.gov/our-work/national-health-initiatives/healthy-aging/healthy-people-2030-and-older-adults

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Healthy Aging health.gov

(9 days ago) WEBFeatured Initiatives. Healthy Aging Custom List. Healthy People 2030 features a wide variety of objectives that are directly or indirectly related to helping people stay …

https://health.gov/our-work/national-health-initiatives/healthy-aging

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Top Policy Leaders Gather to Discuss Aging Services Priorities

(5 days ago) WEBOur nation has a new Administration, a new Congress, and an ongoing health and economic crisis. Now is the time for bold policy action. The COVID-19 …

https://www.ncoa.org/article/aging-well-for-all-2021-public-policy-priorities-for-older-adults/

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Social Determinants of Health and Older Adults health.gov

(3 days ago) WEBEconomic Stability . Economic stability means being able to access resources to afford the necessities of life — like affordable housing, healthy foods, and adequate …

https://health.gov/our-work/national-health-initiatives/healthy-aging/social-determinants-health-and-older-adults

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Addressing the Health Needs of an Aging America

(Just Now) WEBOur healthcare workforce will need to be re-tooled to manage the multiple chronic conditions prevalent in this vulnerable population. Addressing the needs of the elderly …

https://www.healthpolicyinstitute.pitt.edu/sites/default/files/SternCtrAddressingNeeds.pdf

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Older Adults and Healthy Aging - Centers for Disease Control and …

(3 days ago) WEBOlder Adults and Healthy Aging. Print. As people get older, their risk of chronic diseases increases such as dementia, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, …

https://www.cdc.gov/aging/olderadultsandhealthyaging/index.html

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Health of the Elderly: Policy Issues and Challenges

(6 days ago) WEBCongress is consumed in its health policy deliberations with an overriding concern: reducing the federal government's massive budget deficit. Within this policy …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.3.4.25

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Elderly Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

(Just Now) WEBTopic: Elderly. Owing to medical advances and healthier lifestyles, the United States has a growing number of elderly and aging adults (age 65 years or older) who are living …

https://www.ahrq.gov/topics/elderly.html

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Health-care of Elderly: Determinants, Needs and Services

(3 days ago) WEBAlthough the exact definition of elderly age group is controversial, it is defined as persons with a chronological age of 65 years and above. [ 1] With gradual …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3843313/

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Older Americans Act - NASW

(2 days ago) WEBProactive policies and approaches are essential to ensure that older adults thrive and remain engaged with their families, communities, and the broader society. 1 New …

https://www.socialworkers.org/advocacy/policy-issues/older-americans-act

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Aging, Health and Equity - American Public Health Association

(4 days ago) WEBAging, Health and Equity. “People are growing older and experiencing a much longer life span than that of prior generations. Many people over the age of 60 are healthier today …

https://www.apha.org/Topics-and-Issues/Aging

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Public Policy for Caregivers - The National Council on Aging

(6 days ago) WEBIf you're a caregiver for an older adult, access tips and best practices for advocacy on specific public policy issues affecting you and your loved ones. Nov 7, 2022. Let's …

https://www.ncoa.org/caregivers/public-policy/

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Medicare, trying to do a better job on chronic care, is hitting - NPR

(4 days ago) WEBKFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF — the …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/17/1244879040/medicare-chronic-care-management-seniors

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Older Adults - Healthy People 2030 health.gov

(3 days ago) WEBBy 2060, almost a quarter of the U.S. population will be age 65 or older.1 Healthy People 2030 focuses on reducing health problems and improving quality of life for older adults. …

https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/older-adults

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Is long-term care insurance worth it for seniors in their 70s?

(8 days ago) WEBThe cost of nursing homes, assisted living and at-home care is pretty pricy these days. In fact, data shows the average nursing home facility runs seniors …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/is-long-term-care-insurance-worth-it-for-seniors-in-their-70s-experts-weigh-in/

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Fact Sheet: Vice President Harris Announces Historic …

(3 days ago) WEBImproving Access to Home Care and the Quality of Home Care Jobs. Over seven million seniors and people with disabilities, alongside their families, rely on home …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/04/22/fact-sheet-vice-president-harris-announces-historic-advancements-in-long-term-care-to-support-the-care-economy/

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Biden-Harris Administration Takes Historic Action to Increase …

(5 days ago) WEBThe Biden-Harris Administration is committed to bolstering the health care workforce and ensuring the contributions of workers across the long-term care sector …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/04/22/biden-harris-administration-takes-historic-action-increase-access-quality-care-support-families-care-workers.html

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Federal Register :: Medicare Program; Changes to the Medicare …

(7 days ago) WEBMedicare Program; Changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program for Contract Year 2024-Remaining Provisions and …

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/23/2024-07105/medicare-program-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-and-the-medicare-prescription-drug-benefit

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Benefits for Older Adults - The National Council on Aging

(3 days ago) WEBBenefits for Older Adults. Living on a fixed income can be hard, as the cost of living goes up but your income does not. Discover benefits that can help pay for …

https://www.ncoa.org/older-adults/benefits/

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Best Life Insurance for Seniors of April 2024 - Business Insider

(Just Now) WEBBest for end-of-life care: John Hancock Life Insurance; Best for buyers flexibility: Some policies exclude seniors over age 65 from applying for the first time. …

https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/best-life-insurance-for-seniors

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National trial safely scaled back prescribing of a powerful

(2 days ago) WEBPhysician Antipsychotic Overprescribing Letters and Cognitive, Behavioral, and Physical Health Outcomes Among People With Dementia. JAMA Network Open , …

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240425131321.htm

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LGBTQIA+ seniors have limited choices for aged care. Julie Peters …

(9 days ago) WEBThe policy papers noted that older LGBTI people have experienced widespread historical discrimination, and distrust of social services has meant some …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-22/ageing-fabulously-compass-julie-peters-queer-trans/103682908

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