The Catalyst

Spotlight Article

• Public Health Can Help Older Americans Live Healthy and Independent Lives. Five key roles that the 3,000 public health departments across the country could fulfill to address the challenges and opportunities of an aging society.

States

• Despite Increased Pace of Grants, NC Nursing Homes Risk Losing Out on Penalty Dollars

News

• Starving Seniors: How America Fails To Feed Its Aging
• Skilled Nursing Operators Must Approach Insurers to Succeed - But Few Do
• Why Older Patients Don't Take Uber and Lyft

Technology

• Robotic Nurse That Helps You Dress Could Aid Staff Shortage

Rural Resources

• Report - Aging in Rural America

• Report - Supportive Services and Caregiving for Older Rural Adults

Webinars

• Home Alone: Aging Alone in America  (September 5)

• Lutheran Services in America Program on Accreditation Featuring the Joint Commission  (September 17)

Interview

• Lorien Health Services CEO – Nursing Homes vs. Home Health

Opinion

• Many View Assisted Living as Just Housing, Not Health Care. That’s Dangerous.

Did You Know?

• Optimistic People Seem to Live Longer

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