Monday, November 06, 2006

10 "Quick Fixes" For Elder Home Safety. Falls are the leading cause of injury and accidental death in adults over the age of 65, according to the American Occupational Therapy Association. Fengyi Kuo, assistant professor of occupational therapy at the University of Indianapolis, says the remedy to this problem at home is safety awareness and implementation of prevention practices. [click link for full article] [Health News from Medical News Today] 6:31:02 AM    comment [] Long Term Care Community Praises Senator Gordon Smith For His Leadership, Vision For Long Term Care In America. The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), the nation's largest long term health care association, alongside the Oregon Health Care Association (OHCA), today recognized Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR) for his legislative advocacy on behalf of the millions of the nation's frail, elderly, and disabled, and the men and women who care for them each day. [click link for full article] [Health News from Medical News Today] 6:29:25 AM    comment [] CMS Announces Payment Changes For Medicare Home Health Services And Certain Durable Medical Equipment, USA. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced a 3.3 percent market basket increase for Medicare payment rates for home health services for calendar year 2007. The home health prospective payment system (HH PPS) annual update will bring an estimated additional $410 million in wage adjusted payments to home health agencies next year. [click link for full article] [Health News from Medical News Today] 6:27:42 AM    comment [] Average Monthly Premiums Will Increase By 87% In 2007 For Medicare Prescription Drug Plans Providing 'Meaningful Coverage' In Doughnut Hole, Familie. Average monthly premiums in 2007 for Medicare prescription drug plans that offer "meaningful" coverage during the so-called "doughnut hole" coverage gap will increase by 87.4% to $103.20, compared with $55.08 in 2006, according to a report released Wednesday by Families USA, CQ HealthBeat reports. [click link for full article] [Medicare / Medicaid / Tricare News From Medical News Today] 6:24:40 AM    comment [] Fuel Cell Wheelchair from Japan Suzuki's Fuel Cell Wheelchair A fuel-cell-powered wheelchair prototype named the MIO generates it own electricity, reducing odds of being stranded 6:14:58 AM    comment []

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