Study: Meals on Wheels recipients more likely to age in place, be hospitalized
By
Adam Healy
Mar 06, 2024
Locally organized meal delivery programs known as Meals on Wheels help seniors stay at home and in their communities, but might also raise their risk of being hospitalized, according to a recent study...
Home-delivered meals may delay nursing home placement, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 21, 2023
A new study comparing fresh versus frozen meal delivery programs for homebound older adults with dementia found that enrolling people in Meals on Wheels is feasible for helping them delay placement in...
Nonemergency medical transport: Enhancing senior independence during interstate travel
By
Erica Thomlin
Sep 28, 2023
As our society ages, the importance of ensuring the well-being and independence of seniors becomes increasingly apparent. One aspect of senior care that deserves attention is nonemergency medical transport...
Hefty grant helps Ohio agency address health equity
By
Adam Healy
Jun 26, 2023
The MolinaCares Accord gave a grant of $1.5 million to The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) on Tuesday to help fund a new Social Determinants of Health Accelerator Program.
Good nutrition for older adults
By
Foster Stubbs
Jan 09, 2023
Eat your fruits and vegetables. Consumer adequate protein. We all know the importance of good nutrition — but it’s even more essential with homebound seniors.
New SDOH initiatives deliver more than food for thought
By
Liza Berger
Jan 06, 2023
If you needed more proof that social determinants of health (SDOH) — those factors that influence our health outcomes — are driving healthcare policy and strategy, you received it this week. Two major...
How to bring primary care to the homebound
By
Lynn Carroll
Oct 18, 2022
The increasing number of homebound Americans and growing realization that patients do better in their homes are combining with technological advances to drive a shift toward primary care in the home.
Who’s driving MA plans? Consumers
By
Liza Berger
Oct 07, 2022
What’s next? Manicures and pedicures? In yet another reminder that this is not your grandmother’s insurance plan, take a look at Medicare Advantage (MA) plan offerings for 2023.
Aetna Medicaid’s Edie Calamia: Seniors want care on their terms
Jul 07, 2022
In this McKnight’s Newsmakers podcast, Edie Calamia, M.D., talks about moving health home and the role social determinants of health will play.
It’s basic: Take care of people and they’ll have better health outcomes
By
Liza Berger
May 27, 2022
In the world of clinical research, it seems like there are a lot of what I’ll call “no duh” findings.