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Diabetes-Friendly Foods for Seniors | Best Diabetic Foods

Caring Senior Service

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body breaks down food into glucose (sugar) and uses it for energy. Learn about some of the best foods for people with diabetes. Individuals with diabetes experience highs and lows in blood sugar as their body tries to regulate.

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Senate Confirms Dr. Mehmet Oz as CMS Administrator

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Food and Drug Administration in 2020 revoked emergency authorization for the drug as a COVID treatment. Strengthening access to these services and implementing a strong, fair method of oversight ensures patients and families can make the decisions that best meet their needs. Ozs career also has been steeped in controversy.

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Aetna’s President of Medicare: MA Plans Go All-In on Aging in Place with New 2024 Benefits, Palliative Care, Hospice VBID

Hospice News

Beneficiaries in dual-eligible special needs plans (D-SNP), for example, will have access to an “Extra Benefits Card” that includes a monthly allowance that can be used for food, utilities, transportation, rent and other essentials. Many plans offer enhanced allowances in 2024 and more ways to help members with expenses, according to Swanson.

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Self-Care Tips for Caregivers

Traditions Health

And a good first step toward managing the stress, recharging your battery, and thriving as a caregiver, according to the American Association of Retired Persons , is recognizing that taking care of yourself is vital, not self-indulgent: You need to feel your best to give your best. Drink water frequently to stay hydrated.

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Seasonal Wellness: Boosting Immunity for Seniors

Community Home Health Care

Let’s explore ways to boost immunity and keep seniors feeling their best as the weather changes. Here are some effective strategies to help seniors stay healthy as the weather gets colder: Prioritize Nutrient-Rich Foods Eating a balanced diet filled with vitamins and minerals is essential to supporting the immune system.

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When Nurses Are Caught Between Hospital Policy and Frustrated Family Members

AJN Off the Charts

The parents were teary-eyed as I told them I would do my best to walk with them through a difficult day. They went downstairs to get food, at which point the patient, who had been dozing in bed, sat up and looked around. The best option, I said, would be to rotate people.

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Medication Shortages Imperil Hospice Access, Quality

Hospice News

In a hospice setting, we often require new medications extremely quickly — sometimes within hours — to best care for highly complex and acutely ill patients.”. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). For some drugs, the shortages have lasted as long as eight years, the FDA indicated.

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