Lynne Shallcross

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鈥楾hey Deserve It鈥: In Foster Homes, Veterans Are Cared For Like Family

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With the motto 鈥淲here Heroes Meet Angels,鈥 a small Veterans Affairs effort pairs vets in need of nursing home care with caregivers willing to share their homes. Medical foster homes save money, but it鈥檚 difficult to find enough spaces for all those who could benefit.

Ayudan con arte a que los cuidadores familiares tengan un merecido recreo

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Hay cerca de 42 millones de personas que cuidan a un familiar, adulto o ni帽o, enfermo como un trabajo de tiempo completo. Programas de arte les ofrecen un respiro.

Hospital Surprise: Medicare’s Observation Care

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You’re in a hospital and think you’re admitted. Maybe not. Many Medicare beneficiaries are surprised to learn that even after spending a couple of days, they are receiving observation care, which Medicare considers an outpatient service, so the seniors’ costs can be more than expected.

Learning Soft Skills In Childhood Can Prevent Harder Problems Later

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There鈥檚 more to learn at school than reading and math. Duke researchers find that teaching kids to control their emotions, solve problems and work well with others can help keep them out of trouble in their teen years.

Depressed? Look For Help From A Human, Not A Computer

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Researchers asked people with depression to use an online cognitive behavioral therapy program at home. It helped no more than primary care visits. Most said they were too depressed to use it.