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What We’re Reading: May 26, 2020

May 26, 2020 by Claudia Paoletto

If you are still coming back from a restful Memorial day we have you covered – This week: We reflect on Mental Health Awareness month and Older Americans Month with help from iNAPS and n4a, aging in place and the use of technology to keep connected AND a take on disability insurance all in this week’;s What We’re Reading

Filed Under: Alzheimers & Dementia, COVID-19/Coronavirus, Mental Health, News, What We're Reading Tagged With: Chuck Graham, Disability Insurance, Memorial Day, Mental Health Awareness Month, n4a, nursing homes, Older Americans Month, Peer Supports, Sandy Markwood

What We’re Reading: July 15, 2019

July 15, 2019 by Claudia Paoletto

What we’re reading is our weekly round up of news articles and events that were important to us. Catch up on the latest on aging, LTSS and disability!

Filed Under: Alzheimers & Dementia, Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Caregivers, Court Cases, Employment, Health Insurance, News, What We're Reading Tagged With: Alelia Murphy, disability in the media, disability in the UK, Disability Insurance, drug prices, Federal contractors, Forrest Gump, hidden disabilities, HIV, invisible disabilites, lonliness, Mississippi, non-apparent disabilities, Presidential candidates and aging issues, tax free accounts

What We’re Reading: January 14, 2019

January 14, 2019 by Claudia Paoletto

‘Drive to Home,’ Medicare Changes Are Creating More Integrated Senior Care | Home Health Care In years to come, cross-continuum collaboration and the formation of integrated care delivery models that keep people away from hospitals will be the main catalysts for lowering U.S. health care spending. For senior housing, assisted living and independent living providers, [...]

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Filed Under: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Caregivers, Court Cases, Developmental Disabilities, Disability Issues, Diversity, Employment, Health Insurance, Low Income, Medicare & Medicaid, News, Self-Directed Services, Technology, Transportation, Uncategorized, What We're Reading Tagged With: AAPD, accessible transportation, ANCOR, asian americans, Black Women, Bryan Cranston, CES, Disability Insurance, Dustin Gibson, HCBS, Hearne Award, Home Based, JP Morgan, ride sharing, Sarah Blahovec, smart whellchair cushion, South Koreans, The Upside, women with disabilities

What We’re Reading: March 26, 2018

March 26, 2018 by Claudia Paoletto

As Trump targets immigrants, elderly and others brace to lose caregivers | Chicago Tribune The two women have been together since 2011, a 96-year-old originally from Italy and a Haitian immigrant who has helped her remain in her home - giving her showers, changing her clothes, taking her to her favorite parks and discount grocery [...]

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Filed Under: Caregivers, Disability Issues, Health Insurance, Legislation & Policy, Low Income, Medicare & Medicaid, Mental Health, News, Social Activity, Technology, Uncategorized, What We're Reading Tagged With: AARP, Airbnb, Amazon, Apple, Challenged America, Disability Insurance, emojiis, Hurricaine Maria, Hurricane Katrina, Maryangel Garcia Ramos, Ram Your Voice, U.S. Paralympics, Vilissa Thompson

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