In early 2019, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) confirmed that America will face a critical shortage of clinical providers by 2032. The news forced a collective sigh from healthcare recruiters around the country, who were already facing historic unemployment levels for non-clinical teams. With shortages of physicians, nurses, and mid-levels looming, one thing is clear; the …
There are an estimated 2000-plus toxins in the water often passed off as safe for drinking. Therefore, you cannot trust the water coming through your tap. Sure, you will be told that it has been treated and that it is free of all dangerous pathogens. But drinking this water as it is will be a …
March 13, 2003 — Healthcare for the elderly is often inadequate. That’s particularly true for nursing-home residents, a British study shows. Tom Fahey, MD, a doctor and professor at the University of Dundee, led a research team that looked at the care given to 172 nursing-home residents and 526 age-matched patients receiving care at home. …
MONDAY, April 15 (HealthDay News) — Regular exercise slows disability and prevents falls in patients with Alzheimer’s disease without increasing overall costs, a new study from Finland says. The findings suggest that exercise, particularly when tailored to an individual’s needs and performed at home, may help Alzheimer’s patients maintain their independence and delay the move …
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Medicare Part A is part of traditional Medicare. It covers costs if you are admitted to a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, or hospice. It also covers some home health services. The three basic groups that qualify for this coverage include people over age 65, the disabled, and those with end-stage kidney disease. With Part …