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The State Of Elder Care

The State Of Elder Care

Elder and caregiver 

Jewish Home Lifecare is proud of our history of being a leader in the field of eldercare. On these pages we have gathered and share some of the most current news about issues important to elders and those who care for them.

Chose one of the topics below to read short summaries of articles relevant to elders, caregivers, and professionals in the field. You’ll also find links to the actual articles.

 

Aging Well, Living Well

Reviving the Council of Elders, Utne Reader, November 2008Eric Utne, founder of the Utne Reader, explains why he wants to "bridge our generational divide" by redeeming the word elder.Read the full ar... [Read More]

New Research

Hispanics May Face More Risk for Dementia, New York Times, Oct. 20, 2008 Hispanics may be more vulnerable to developing dementia, especially at younger ages, studies are showing. Read the full ... [Read More]

Trends in Aging

Cutting Back on Needed Medications to Save Money, New York Times, Oct. 21, 2008The economic downturn is causing some to stop taking medications, in an effort to save money.Read the full article.Car M... [Read More]

Policy News

Men Sue to Opt Out of Medicare without Losing Social Security, Associated Press, Oct. 8, 2008The choice to opt out of Medicare coverage means forfeiting Social Security. Three men are challenging thi... [Read More]