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Coronavirus
As Coronavirus Cases Grow, So Does Scrutiny Of Nursing Home Infection Plans
By Jordan Rau
Seema Verma, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has called on state and federal health inspectors to focus on how facilities keep infections from spreading, especially in areas that have reported coronavirus cases.
Coronavirus Stress Test: Many 5-Star Nursing Homes Have Infection-Control Lapses
By Jordan Rau
Since the beginning of 2017, inspectors have cited more nursing homes for failing to ensure that all workers follow federal prevention and control protocols than for any other type of violation, according to federal records.
Nursing Home Outbreak Spotlights Coronavirus Risk In Elder Care Facilities
By JoNel Aleccia
The spread of coronavirus disease to a skilled nursing facility in Washington state underscores the risk the deadly new virus poses in elder care facilities, where illnesses caused by more common pathogens, like seasonal influenza, often spread rapidly.
As The Coronavirus Spreads, Americans Lose Ground Against Other Health Threats
By Liz Szabo
Health care experts thought the battle was won against heart disease, measles, smoking, STDs and other life-threatening conditions and behaviors. Better think again.
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Around The Corner: 3D Housing Designed
For The Homeless And Needy Seniors
By Sharon Jayson
Tim Shea is counting the days until he can move into a new, 3D-printed house. Shea, 69, will be the first to live in one of six such rentals created by what some in the housing industry call a futuristic approach that could revolutionize home construction.
Shea is among a growing number of seniors in America who have struggled to keep affordable housing. He has, at times, been homeless. He has arthritis and manages to get around with the aid of a walker. He said he looks forward to giving up the steep ramp he's had to negotiate when entering or exiting the RV he's called home.
"I'm over the top about it," said Shea, a native of Stratford, Connecticut, who made his way to Austin in 1993. "They had an interview process where a bunch of people applied. Then I found out it was a 3D-printed home, and I was gung-ho."
The promise of 3D printing has others excited, too. As homelessness among older adults increases, a movement is afoot to use a powerful 3D printer to construct affordable and durable housing. Read more here.
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Dementia
Stalked by The Fear That Dementia Is Stalking You
By Judith Graham
For those worried they have an elevated risk of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, testing is an option. But words to the wise: It's hardly foolproof and could even backfire by heightening your fear of memory loss.
U.S. Medical Panel Thinks Twice About Pushing Cognitive Screening For Dementia
By Judith Graham
Because seniors are at higher risk of cognitive impairment, proponents say screening asymptomatic older adults is an important strategy to identify people who may be developing dementia and to improve their care. But the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force cited insufficient evidence the tests are helpful.
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Getting To The Heart Of Presidential Fitness: How Much Do We Need To Know?
By Julie Appleby
A recent cardiac health dust-up between former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Sen. Bernie Sanders focuses attention on this question.
Dental Shock: Six Pulled Teeth And One Unexpected Bill
By Victoria Knight
One woman's experience with the high cost of dental care and confusing Medicare coverage offers a teachable moment for other consumers. Her small church took up a collection, but the surprise bill — four times what she expected to pay — was sent to collections.
Corralling Hard-To-Reach Voters With Traveling Voting Machines
By Anna Almendrala
In advance of the Super Tuesday primary, California's Los Angeles County is rotating new touch-screen voting machines among 41 locations, including adult day care centers and jails, to increase voting among populations with historically low turnout.
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Noticias En Español
Noticias en español es una sección de Kaiser Health News que contiene traducciones de artículos de gran interés para la comunidad hispanohablante, y contenido original enfocado en la población hispana que vive en los Estados Unidos.
Brote de coronavirus en Washington revela riesgo en los centros de adultos mayores
By JoNel Aleccia
En los Estados Unidos, 2.2 millones de personas viven en entornos de atención a largo plazo y pueden estar en mayor riesgo debido a la edad y a condiciones de salud subyacentes.
Más inspecciones en hogares de adultos mayores a medida que crece el coronavirus
By Jordan Rau
En los últimos tres años, 9.372 hogares, es decir el 61%, han sido citados por problemas con la higiene u otras normas de prevención y control de infecciones.
En el condado de Los Angeles, latinos mayores pueden votar gracias a máquinas móviles
By Anna Almendrala
Las pantallas táctiles permiten a los votantes leer una boleta en 13 idiomas, ajustar el contraste de la pantalla y el tamaño del texto, y más.
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