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Topic- Economics of aging
Medical costs in last five years of life can be high
The total out-of-pocket health care expenditures in the last five years of life was assessed using reports from 3,209 individuals with Medicare coverage who participated in the Health and Retirement Study 2002-2008.
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Community-based services cost effective after falls
When a person falls and calls an ambulance for help, what happens afterwards?
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People 65+ have mixed economic resources
The Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics was founded by agencies in the United States with a mutual interest in data on older adults. A primary output of this collaboration is the report, “Older Americans 2012, Key Indicators of Well-Being.” Updated every two years, this extensive report is divided into five subject areas: population, economics, health status, health risks and behaviors, and health care.
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Home care is less expensive, but is it better?
Family members and older adults seeking home care services may turn to an agency when looking for a paid caregiver. Does employment through an agency guarantee a competent caregiver?
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Home care is most cost effective
Part of the ability to age in place is access to home care, where a paid caregiver helps maintain the home and, depending on need, provides personal assistance.
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