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Topic- Economics of aging
Coping strategy therapy helps family caregivers, saves money
A program developed in the UK that combines therapy and coping strategies for people who care for family members with dementia improved the caregivers' mental health for at least six years.
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Income disparities among younger Boomers harm health, wealth.
Many organizations recognize the need for diverse, innovative housing solutions for the emerging Boomer market.
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How are older adults reducing prescription drug costs?
In 2017, 86% of US adults ages 65+ reported having a medication prescription in the previous year. Even though most have prescription drug coverage through Medicare Part D, private insurance, Medicaid or the Veterans Administration, many still attempt to reduce their prescription drug costs, according to researchers from the US National Center for Health Statistics.
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Medicare urged to use external reference pricing
Many countries (though not the US) use external reference pricing to help determine drug prices for drugs that were already established in the market.
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Stats: 7.5 million adults 65+ can't pay for a prescribed drug
Fifteen million Americans deferred purchasing prescription drugs in the past year due to cost, about half of whom are adults ages 65+, according to results of a recent survey, "
The US Healthcare Cost Crisis," from Gallup and nonprofit West Health.
Economics of aging
Stats: 94% of grandparents help support grandchildren financially
Ninety-four percent of grandparents provide financial support to their grandchild(ren), to the tune of an average of $2,562 annually.
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