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Tag Archives: long term care
Homecare Workers Flood #fightfor15 Rallies, Wait for President Obama to Act
Homecare and direct care workers were out in droves last night in New York’s #fightfor15 rally that stretched from Columbus Circle to Times Square. Initially billed as an event for fast-food and retail workers, the #fightfor15 day expanded to home … Continue reading
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Tagged #fightfor15, home care, long term care
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7 Disruptive Ways to Celebrate Mothers’ Day
It’s about time that we looked at Mothers Day expansively and rocked the boat. Lots of positive vibes could be set in motion. Some of my thoughts: 1. Press for action and donate to organizations devoted to preventing unnecessary maternal … Continue reading
Posted in maternal deaths
Tagged abortion, advocacy groups, long term care, maternal deaths, transgender, women's health
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10 Ways Healthcare Reform Might Help People with Disabilities
Healthcare reform discussions frequently center on the changes anticipated for the general population. But people with disabilities — about 56 million in the United States — are generally left out of the healthcare reform picture. That absence is not unusual. … Continue reading
Posted in disability, Healthcare reform
Tagged access to care, accountable care organizations, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, Independence at Home, Lisa Iezzoni, long term care, mental health, patient centered medical homes, physical disabilities
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Writing About Alzheimer’s and Dementia Gets Complicated
Now that I have spent three days listening to expert neurologists, demographers, caregivers, and policy people talk about Alzheimer’s, I come away from the meeting with a sense that the story is complicated, and that I hope it is not … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's disease
Tagged clinical trials, dementia, long term care, Medicare, patient protection, screening
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