9 Georgia Long Term Care Providers win American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living 2016 National Silver Quality Awards
Georgia Health Care Association/Georgia Center for Assisted Living (GHCA/GCAL) is pleased to congratulate 9 member centers who were awarded the 2016 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).
Read moreMedicare appeals process is taking longer than ever
An overwhelming number of Medicare providers and beneficiaries questioning their Medicare claims are waiting -- and waiting -- for a decision. The U.S. Government Accountability Office released a report in June that details a massive increase in the number of Medicare appeals as well as wait times to get those appeals resolved.
Read moreSocial Security trust fund will run dry in 2031
Social Security could run out of money three years earlier than federal officials are projecting, according to a new analysis of spending and demographic data.
Conducted using a budget modeling system released Wednesday, the analysis projects the Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2031 — three years sooner than the Social Security Administration’s forecast.
Read moreMany retirees end up regretting claiming Social Security early
Attention Baby Boomers who will soon be turning age 62 and are planning on taking Social Security benefits early, be sure to do your homework before you sign the paperwork.
Read moreThe government is failing Baby Boomers in need of medical care
Much has been said and written about the poor treatment our veterans have received over the years. Undoubtedly, as an “enlightened” society, we have failed them in many respects. Surely we have learned from such atrocities and would not allow similar circumstances to reoccur.
Read moreIf you need long-term care, today’s nursing homes are high-quality institutions for the treatment you need
Even though home-based nursing care is a growing trend in the United States, placing a relative in a nursing home may be one of the most difficult and traumatic decisions a family member can make. More than 1.8 million people live in nursing homes. About 7.4 percent of Americans aged 75 and older lived in nursing homes in 2006.
Read moreTennessee's CEO Oncology, Jeff Patton, M.D: Medicare changes would jeopardize cancer patients
Former President Jimmy Carter announced to the world last summer that he had been diagnosed with melanoma that had spread to his liver and brain. Just months later, after receiving a groundbreaking, personalized treatment known as immunotherapy, his cancer was in remission.
Read moreSouth Florida "Painting the town purple" to show support for Alzheimer's research
So what's up with the purple haze spreading across South Florida's cityscapes?
It's part of Paint the Town Purple, featuring temporary makeovers for some of our well-loved landmarks. The campaign, launched by the Southeast Florida chapter of the Alzheimer's Association on Friday, aims to raise awareness and research dollars to combat the devasting neurological disorder affecting more than half a million Floridians.
Read moreBe careful not to make these common Social Security mistakes
Why settle for less money than you could receive in retirement? The more you know and strategize about it, the more money you'll likely be able to collect from Social Security -- especially if you can avoid these classic Social Security mistakes.
Read moreCaring for a loved one can cause health problems for caregivers, but these coping strategies can help
Caring for a sick or disabled spouse, child, or parent is not only hard work, but can also put caregivers at risk for serious health problems of their own.
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