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The Medicaid Medically Needy Program

WebThe medically needy program provides states the option to extend Medicaid eligibility to individuals with high medical expenses whose income exceeds the maximum …

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Age With Grace: Essential Tips for Seniors to Thrive in Healthy Aging

WebDear Regency Family and Readers; For quite some time, we have been bringing you incredibly informative and educational healthcare content through our …

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Osteoporosis and Osteopenia: A Risk for the Elderly

WebAccording to the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), osteoporosis and osteopenia affect more than half of adults over the age of 50 in the United States. …

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ADLs and IADLs: What is the Difference

WebIADL stands for Instrumental Activities of Daily Living. IADLs are the more sophisticated tasks required for independent living. While ADLs are basic self-care, IADLs require …

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Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance (PNA): A Tutorial

WebLong term residents who are living in a skilled nursing facility under Medicaid, are given a monthly monetary allocation called PNA (Personal Needs Allowance). These …

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Bruising in the Elderly: Causes and Prevention

WebDeficiencies of certain vitamins and minerals can cause bruising. Among these are vitamin C, vitamin D, and folate. Speak with your loved one’s doctor about …

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Family Health History Is Important For Seniors

WebWith all the high-tech medical tests and procedures available today, an accurate family health history remains one of the most important tools in keeping …

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Introduction to Wound Care

WebNicked your finger on the edge of a paper or got a nasty bruise after bumping into a doorknob? Your body has the incredible ability to heal itself. Clotting cells in your …

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How Palliative Care Can Smooth Your Cancer Journey

WebWe’ve written a lot about palliative care in the past here on the Regency Blog. As an example, here is a detailed post about the difference between palliative care and …

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Opioid Crisis Hits New Jersey Seniors

WebAmerica is waking up to the opioid epidemic sweeping across the nation. In the last 20 years, the abuse of prescription and non-prescription opioid drugs has …

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Artificial Intelligence Is An Emerging Market In Healthcare

WebArtificial intelligence (AI) will play a major role in healthcare digital transformation, according to new research. The study, “Human Amplification in the …

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Understanding Transitional Care, Post Acute Rehab and Sub Acute …

WebSo I ran 7 miles this morning with a friend. I told him I needed material for a blog entry and asked him if he wanted to be my sounding board. He said no, thanks I’m …

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Consultants Discuss Price Transparency For Health Systems

WebVia: HFN ORLANDO — Though Steven Brill’s essay “The Bitter Pill” has spurred demand for healthcare price transparency, competition and the complexities of …

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How To Prevent a Patient From Sliding out of a Wheelchair

WebI had wondered what type of intervention a nursing facility would put into place to prevent a patient from falling out of a wheelchair. The fact is, many facilities …

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Regency Heritage Meets New St. Peter's Hospital President, Leslie …

WebWe were proud to recently spend time with the new President of St. Peter’s Hospital and Healthcare system. Leslie D. Hirsch, FACHE, has been named president of …

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Typical Stressors Seniors Face and How to Handle Them

WebDear Regency Family, Before we get into the ‘meat and potatoes’ of our latest article, we wish to update you during this difficult time regarding our Regency …

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St. Joseph’s In the News: ALTO Goes National

WebFrom Our Partners at St. Joseph’s Health Dear Friends of St. Joseph’s Health, The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation for St. Joseph’s ALTO® …

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Care One at King James, Navesink, NJ

WebCare One @ King James. This pretty nursing home has 127 beds making the facility smaller than the New Jersey state average of 143.04. Care One was awarded a …

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Creative Strategies for Supporting Someone With a Chronic Health

WebWatching a loved one deal with a chronic health condition is hard. We often feel helpless, sad, or frustrated. As much as we want to help, it’s tough to know how best …

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What is an "Elopement Risk"

WebCMS defines an elopement risk as a patient or resident who is prone to leaving the premises or a safe area without authorization and/or necessary supervision. …

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Medicare Advantage Members Have Fewer ER Visits Than Original …

WebWe’ve talked about Medicare Advantage plans recently, and how they compare with Original Medicare.In those articles, we’ve talked about the benefits of …

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