Prevention and Public Health Fund: Community Transformation Grants to Reduce Chronic Disease

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The Affordable Care Act created Community Transformation Grants aimed at helping communities implement projects proven to reduce chronic diseases – such as diabetes and heart disease.  By promoting healthy lifestyles and communities nationwide, especially among population groups experiencing the greatest burden of chronic disease, these grants will help improve health, reduce health disparities, and lower [...]

Arden Courts Assisted Living Offers Safety Tips for Alzheimer’s Care

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Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be overwhelming.  In fact, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and as many as 10 million family caregivers.  For the family member afflicted with Alzheimer’s, even routine daily events, such as hearing or seeing evening newscasts, can [...]

All Inclusive Elderly Care

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PACE stands for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.  PACE is a unique and optional benefit that features extensive medical and social services for participants of Medicare or Medicaid.  PACE focuses only on elderly people, who are frail enough to meet their State’s standards for nursing home care.  The services provided by PACE can [...]

Assisted Living Facilities Occupancy

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Since 2007 there has been a steadily decline of occupants in assisted living and independent living senior retirement communities.  According to a soon to be released report, which will be unveiled next month, by the National Investment Centers for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry; occupancy in assisted living and independent sectors has evened out [...]

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