“Insurers likely to add and trim senior living benefits, thanks to relaxed Medicare rule,” by John O’Connor, McKnight’s Senior Living Quote: “Medicare managed care enrollees may soon enjoy enhanced senior living benefits, thanks to a new rule. But existing coverage also may be reduced or eliminated when revamped policies hit the marketplace, according to several analysts.” LTC Comment (from Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform):  This trend of Medicare, especially Medicare Advantage, moving into providing long-term care bears watching closely. Insurers likely to add and trim senior living benefits, thanks to relaxed Medicare rule #senior #medicare #goldencareagent
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“Why you shouldn’t bother with memory or brain health supplements,” by Consumer Reports in The Washington Post Quote:   “The signs of memory loss can be bewildering and scary: misplaced keys, a forgotten street name, that task you suddenly can’t remember. It’s no wonder that, according to the Nutrition Business Journal, sales of supplements touted as memory boosters nearly doubled between 2006 and 2015. But according to a review of studies published in December, there’s virtually no good evidence that such products can prevent or delay memory lapses, mild cognitive impairment or dementia in older adults. In fact, says Pieter
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