A list of the most troubled nursing homes in the country includes 74 with mortgages insured by a federal government agency that stopped inspecting such homes several years ago. Source: NYT > Business – Matthew Goldstein and Robert Gebeloff
The Elderly Are Getting Complex Surgeries. Often It Doesn’t End Well.
Complication rates are high among the oldest patients. Now a surgeons’ group will propose standards for hospitals operating on the elderly. Source: NYT > Business – Paula Span
A Nursing Home Chain’s Collapse Leaves the Government on the Hook
The failure of the Rosewood Care Centers is the biggest default in the history of a little-known program that underpins 15 percent of the nation’s nursing homes. Source: NYT > Business – Matthew Goldstein
Older People Are Contributing to Climate Change, and Suffering From It
Growing numbers of seniors are using more energy. They also are most likely to suffer in extreme weather, which has become more common as the planet warms. Source: NYT > Business – Paula Span
Polishing the Silver
For these senior citizens, keeping up appearances is simply part of good health. Source: NYT > Business – RUTH LA FERLA
New Tax Will Help Washington Residents Pay for Long-Term Care
Starting in 2025, eligible state residents in Washington State will get $100 per day for 365 days of long-term care costs. A payroll tax will pay for it. Source: NYT > Business – RON LIEBER