“My incredible shrinking lifespan,” by Gary Tetz, McKnight’s LTC News Quote: “With so much still to say to the long-term care profession, I’m realizing I better write fast, because I may not have many years left. Less all the time, according to a study from Oxford University.” LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform: Let LTC humorist Gary Tetz lighten your Friday mood. Then have a fine weekend.             Subscribe to GoldenCare News  
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“Long-term care planning, retirement savings suffered during pandemic: study,” by Kimberly Bonvissuto, McKnight’s Senior Living Quote: “More than half of Americans don’t have any plans in place for long-term care as they age, and many halted or reduced retirement savings contributions during the pandemic, according to the results of a new study. … Fifty-one percent of older adult respondents reported not having any long-term care plans in place, whereas 10% said they have arranged to live with a child or another close family member.” LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform: This level of denial may
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“Most post-acute Medicare recipients with dementia sent to SNFs despite payment changes: study,” by Alicia Lasek, McKnight’s LTC News Quote: “The investigators used Medicare data from 2013 to 2016 to compare SNF and home health use for post-acute care in these recipients over time. Their results revealed that one third (32%) of all fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries who receive post-acute care have a dementia diagnosis. What’s more, 7 in 10 find this care in a skilled nursing facility. Overall use and trends were similar in the Medicare Advantage population. … The study was published this week in JAMDA.” LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses,
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“Poorly controlled diabetes — not diabetes itself — triples dementia risk, study finds,” by Alicia Lasek, McKnight’s LTC News Quote: “The odds of developing full dementia among older adults with cognitive impairment triples when diabetes is poorly controlled — but diabetes itself is not a factor in progression, a new study has found.” LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform: An important distinction that underscores the importance of behavioral factors in avoiding dementia.             Subscribe to GoldenCare News  
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“Washington state receives 95,000 exemption applications to new long-term care benefit in first week,” by Alex Regimbal, Seattle PI Quote: “Between Oct. 1 and Oct. 8, the WA Cares Fund received roughly 95,000 exemption submissions, said Nick Demerice, the legislative affairs director for the state Employment Security Department. The first day workers could apply for an exemption was Oct. 1. The benefit is funded by a new payroll tax, which takes effect January 1, 2022. Nearly all Washington employees are subject to the tax, which is 0.58% of a worker’s total wages with no salary cap. That means an employee
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