Key takeaways: Atrium says it’s investing $340 million over five years in mental health care, which will add another 102 beds to existing capacity in Charlotte. System leaders say the investment res...
Worried about falls in an older person? You’re right to be concerned, especially if the older person has already experienced a fall. Research suggests that falling once doubles your chance of falling ...
Key Takeaways: HOPE NC has opened three supportive housing pilots for adults with disabilities in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. The nonprofit wants to help other organizations replicate the model...
Key Takeaways: Duke Health and CaroMont Health are seeking state approval to build two hospitals in Mecklenburg County. The proposed hospitals would expand Duke’s presence in the Charlotte market, w...
By Rose Hoban Fall leaves are starting to turn, and school is in full swing. That means respiratory infections are about to tick up, and it’s the time of year when health care providers talk to their ...
Key takeaways: Two N.C. congressmen have introduced a bill that would provide eligible rural health care workers with a refundable federal tax credit. Providers would need to work at least 900 hours ...
Key takeaways: Three North Carolina legal aid groups are challenging changes to a decades-old funding program. The funding shift could affect how many low-income North Carolinians receive free civil ...
Have you heard of Ativan (generic name lorazepam), and of the risks of benzodiazepines drugs in older adults? Is an older person you care for taking prescription medication for sleep, anxiety, or “ner...
You probably already know that many older adults develop problems managing finances as they age. Now how would you answer the questions below: Has your aging parent planned for a decline in financial...
Have you or an older parent been told that your A1C is too high — or that it’s time to add another diabetes medication? If so, you may assume that the goal should be to get blood sugar as low as possi...