They say there’s no such thing as a magic bullet, but could we have found it in the case of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease? Scientists in the field of aging were reportedly ecstatic last week when...
Future looks brighter without $770 million Medicare cut
By
Liza Berger
Aug 01, 2008
Talk about a (positive) reversal of fortune. This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services shifted course and decided not to impose a $770 million reduction in Part A Medicare payments to skilled...
“How are we doing today, Sweetie?” How would you feel if somebody conversed with you in baby talk? Not very happy, I would assume. Alzheimer’s patients are no different. A new study finds...
U.S. seniors to compete in Geri Olympics
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Liza Berger
Jul 25, 2008
Seven U.S. athletes are gearing up for the 2008 Olympics—the Geri Olympics, that is. This Oct. 9-12, Prague will play host to the fourth annual international games for the senior set. Seven residents...
Seniors housing holds strong in weak economy
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Liza Berger
Jul 22, 2008
It’s a great time to be in seniors housing. I know that must sound pretty naive, given that “great” does not exactly evoke the current state of economic affairs. But considering the broader landscape,...
Phew! Congress rejects Bush veto of Medicare bill
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Liza Berger
Jul 16, 2008
Talk about sending a clear message to the president. In a rare display of unified opposition, Congress overwhelmingly overrode President Bush’s veto of the crucial Medicare bill late Tuesday. The House...
Sen. Ted Kennedy: a giant in the Senate
By
Liza Berger
Jul 11, 2008
People are capable of doing extraordinary things. Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA) proved that this week when he flew—against doctors’ wishes— to the Senate to cast his vote for the Medicare bill. Even...
Looks do matter
By
Liza Berger
Jul 01, 2008
Some say four. Others say 90. But it is inarguably within the span of precious few seconds that people forge first impressions.
McCain is the cat’s meow, pet owners say
By
Liza Berger
Jul 08, 2008
Stop the presses. Some startling poll findings emerged this week: Pet owners favor John McCain over Barack Obama. Gasp! Could it be true? Indeed. Animal proprietors prefer McCain to Obama 42% to 37%, according...
The return of Medicare Part B therapy caps
By
Liza Berger
Jul 01, 2008
Starting today, a nursing home resident may opt out of physical therapy because she has exceeded Medicare’s payment limit. And a nursing home may deliver therapy knowing it will not get paid for it....