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Health Care Costs for a Couple in Retirement in the U.S. Reach $300,000

Health Populi

While the rate of increase year-on-year since then has slowed, the $300,000 price-tag for retiree health care costs is a huge number few Americans have saved for. Health care finances are integrally part of household budgets, and on fixed incomes in retirement, exact an acutely felt tax on people who have under-saved.

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Falling short on solving the care crisis, now and in the future

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Boston Consulting Group analyzed the care crisis recently asserts that the lack of paid or unpaid care workers to provide care of children or aging parents may prevent them from filling unfilled jobs, noting the 99 million people today who are not in the workforce. A well-known consulting firm assesses the growing care gap.

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Is 65 the new 85 -- Covid-19 cultivates elements of ageism

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Or the Texas governor’s response to a stupid question that “grandparents were willing to die to save the economy for their grandchildren?” Consider the changes in healthcare protocols designed to protect children, versus older adults. category tags: Aging , Seniors , social isolation , social media.

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Boston Medical Center boosts care for epileptic kids with telehealth-analytics platform

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Those language barriers can discourage patients from making appointments and addressing their health concerns, as well as those of their children. “Parents who did not have paid time off or sick days could not afford to take a day off and address the health concerns of themselves and/or their children. THE PROBLEM. RESULTS.

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Top takeaways from HIMSS22: What CIOs need to know

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

There's a lot of evidence, including some recent research showcased at HIMSS22 that they save money while improving patient satisfaction. He has held executive roles with the Cleveland Clinic, Children's Mercy Hospital, University of Mississippi Medical Center, AHMC Healthcare and Prime Healthcare. Region Tag: Global Edition.

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Older adult finances and future senior housing options are out of sync    

Aging in Place Technology Watch

According to the study, 60% of the population aged 75+ will have mobility, cognitive impairment or chronic conditions that would characterize them as good candidates for assisted living services and settings – but will not have the savings to enable them to move in. category tags: senior living , baby boomers. Count on it.

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Five FinTech Offerings for Older Adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Older parents can suddenly seem distressed by managing day-to-day finances and taking it on can be overwhelming for adult children. Our goal is to create the best financial outcomes for parents and children while sustaining a positive trusting atmosphere for families." category tags: finance , Fintech , Boomer-Senior Tech Business.

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