📺 Check out this video from CBC News — insightful coverage on current topics and stories shaping Canada and the world. 🔗 Watch here: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7129596 #CBCNews #CanadianNews #CurrentAffairs #Journalism #Video

Stay on top of the latest Medicaid news for long‑term care — funding, eligibility challenges, and policy impacts on providers and patients. Updates here: 🔗 https://www.mcknights.com/news/medicaid/ #Medicaid #LongTermCare #HealthcarePolicy #SeniorCare #McKnights

Health care for older adults should go beyond lab results to focus on mobility, function, and real‑world quality of life—not just numbers. Insightful read on redefining care for aging patients. 🔗 https://ow.ly/cJlv50YuZws #Geriatrics #HealthyAging #PatientCare #KevinMD

Skyline Healthcare’s ex‑owner was sentenced to 3 years for a $39 M tax fraud scheme shedding light on accountability in the nursing home sector. 📎 https://www.mcknights.com/news/owner/ #LongTermCare #SeniorCare #HealthcareNews #McKnights

Haley Stevens backs the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, raising SSI asset limits to $10K individuals, $20K couples, securing financial stability. #SSI #SocialSecurity #DisabilityRights #Congress

New data show many US seniors will travel an hour+ for medical care — especially specialist or diagnostic visits — though barriers like poor health and limited transport affect willingness. https://ow.ly/Fui250YuM91 #HealthAccess #Aging

CT DPH orders closure of Windsor Locks nursing home after an Alzheimer’s patient escaped, spent hours outside, and died. Serious safety lapses cited. Story: https://ow.ly/GKMl50YuM5P #CTNews #HealthSafety

Maine’s health care costs continue climbing, prompting debates over possible price caps as hospitals and policymakers clash on solutions to the state’s affordability crisis. More: https://ow.ly/AbOq50YuM0K #HealthCareCosts #Maine #HealthcarePolicy

What no one tells women about paying for long‑term care — from cost risks to planning ahead — is now on video. Watch: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/what-no-one-tells-women-about-paying-for-long-term-care/vi-AA1YD5i0 #LongTermCare #WomenAndRetirement #FinancialPlanning

A regulation that would have eased air travel for wheelchair users is on hold as airlines sue to block it — a disappointing turn for disability rights advocates. More: https://ow.ly/tNTb50YuLLV #DisabilityRights #TravelAccessibility

Delta apologizes after a passenger says airline staff damaged her customized wheelchair during a flight — impacting her mobility and advocacy work. The carrier says it will pay for repairs. Read: https://ow.ly/mrZo50YuLJA #TravelAccessibility #DisabilityRights #AirTravel

A “happy hour bill of rights” could exempt senior living communities from liquor license requirements for resident events, making it easier to host social happy hours for residents. More: https://ow.ly/p2TS50YuLGw #SeniorLiving #LongTermCare #Policy

Senior living and care cap rates are expected to keep decreasing over the next year as investor confidence improves and market fundamentals strengthen. More: https://ow.ly/s9LZ50YuLCV #SeniorLiving #HealthcareRealEstate #CapRates

Opinion letters in The Washington Post include a call for compassion after an autistic man in crisis was fatally shot by police — saying violence should never be the response for vulnerable people. Read: https://ow.ly/IckS50YuLBA #DisabilityRights #PoliceReform #MentalHealth

AARP warns that rising Medicare costs — including premiums and out‑of‑pocket expenses — are increasing faster than Social Security benefits, eating into retirees’ fixed incomes even with recent COLA boosts. More: https://ow.ly/EgPy50YuLyK #Medicare #SocialSecurity #Retirement

Pharmacists play a critical role in continuity of care for people with bipolar I disorder — from medication education and adherence support to helping with medication access and transitions between care settings. Read: https://ow.ly/nii750YuLtl #Pharmacy #MentalHealth #BipolarDisorder #PatientCare

New research shows children with prenatal alcohol exposure have much higher long‑term health & social care costs than those without exposure — even without an official FASD diagnosis. Read: https://ow.ly/8sYi50YuLqM #PublicHealth #FASD #HealthCosts #ChildHealth #PLOSONE

Researchers say Medicare’s 3‑day hospital stay rule for qualified SNF coverage may be backfiring — leading to longer hospital stays and wasted resources without lowering costs or improving outcomes. Read: https://ow.ly/cNzO50YuLp4 #Medicare #SNF #HealthPolicy

Long‑term care costs can hit hard — retirees may need ~$135K or more over time. MoneyTalksNews offers 3 ways to protect yourself, including planning early, boosting savings, and discussing care with family. Read: https://ow.ly/FjWa50YuLmT #LongTermCare #Retirement #HealthcareCosts

A new committed purchasing program is targeting long‑term care margin pressure by helping providers cut costs through shared buying power — a potential boost for facilities facing rising expenses. More: https://ow.ly/7Wmc50YuLj7 #LongTermCare #SeniorCare #HealthcareCosts #NursingHomes

Americans are aging fast — and caregivers are feeling the strain. NPR shares stories of the people stepping up to provide care for older adults and the toll it can take. Listen: https://ow.ly/sr7C50YuLeL #AgingPopulation #Caregiving #SeniorCare

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities face much higher rates of anxiety and depression and major barriers to mental health care including cost and limited access. Learn more: https://ow.ly/qhob50YuLe6 #MentalHealth #DisabilityRights #IDD #HealthcareAccess

Advocates from The Arc and CDR urge continued support to help people with disabilities access essential services and supports — emphasizing that public engagement and advocacy make a difference. Read: https://ow.ly/nc2f50YuL4B #DisabilityAdvocacy #Inclusion #CommunitySupport

A new report says staffing cuts and administrative changes have made it harder for people to access Social Security disability benefits — creating new barriers for applicants and advocates alike. Learn more: https://ow.ly/M1cs50YuL1x #DisabilityBenefits #SocialSecurity #DisabilityRights

Long‑term care administrators and teams deserve our gratitude for their dedication to residents’ wellbeing — especially amid ongoing workforce and care challenges. Opinion: https://ow.ly/uYXn50YuKX6 #LongTermCare #SeniorCare #Caregiving

A McKnight’s blog calls out a CMS “unforced error” — saying Medicare clinician reimbursement should match the medical service provided, not outdated billing categories. Read: https://www.mcknights.com/blogs/whats-up-wassdoc/cms-unforced-error/ #CMS #Medicare #HealthPolicy #Reimbursement

Maine’s outgoing hospital lobbyist says tackling rising health care costs is “not a solvable problem,” even as lawmakers debate price regulations — highlighting how entrenched cost growth has become. Read: https://ow.ly/7HQI50YuKSO () #HealthCareCosts #HealthPolicy #Maine

Long‑term care challenges in Western NY — from funding shortfalls to staffing woes — highlight the struggles facing nursing homes and families who rely on care services. An important local perspective. Opinion: https://ow.ly/52Qb50YuKRB #LongTermCare #SeniorCare #HealthcarePolicy

Rising home care and assisted‑living costs are now outpacing incomes, squeezing middle‑class families and forcing tough trade‑offs — per a new AARP report on the U.S. care cost crisis. Full story: https://ow.ly/Sjpw50YuKQw #HomeCare #LongTermCare #MiddleClass #AARP

Long‑term care challenges can feel like quicksand for aging Americans — with rising costs, workforce shortages, and strained systems creating hardship for seniors and families. More: https://ow.ly/RaW150YuKOY #LongTermCare #SeniorCare #AgingPopulation

Advocates say federal health IT policy must better reflect the needs of long‑term care providers, including nursing homes, assisted living and home care, to improve interoperability and support care coordination. More: https://ow.ly/srxI50YuKNZ #HealthIT #LongTermCare #SeniorLiving

Democratic senators are pushing a federal nursing home staffing mandate to address chronic workforce shortages and boost care quality — but the proposal faces steep odds in Congress and industry opposition. More: https://ow.ly/6z8z50YuKLW #NursingHomeStaffing #LongTermCare #CareQuality

AARP says long‑term care costs have surged ~50% since 2019 while incomes lag behind — making care increasingly unaffordable for middle‑income older adults. Read the press release: https://ow.ly/WGcu50YuKIk‑worsening‑for‑middle‑income/ #AARP #LongTermCare #Caregiving #Retirement

Free clothing, shoes, books & more for Detroit residents at the DABO Free Store 🛍️ 📅 March 28–29 ⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM 📍 16501 Wyoming Ave, Detroit Bring your own bags. Learn more: www.dabodetroitinc.com #Detroit #CommunitySupport #FreeStore #Nonprofit #MutualAid

A federal court ruled Indiana's Homeland Security unlawfully discriminated against disabled people by misclassifying recovery homes. Read: https://ow.ly/2OQI50YuKFo #DisabilityRights #ADA #FairHousing

Madeline Argy responds to criticism of her Paris Fashion Week outfit — explaining it was inspired by her mom, who has a rare disability, and sharing why the look had personal meaning. 👉 https://ow.ly/gpm250YuKy0 #MadelineArgy #ParisFashionWeek #BodyPositivity #DisabilityAwareness

Texas’ new school voucher program could provide additional funding for students with disabilities—but families say confusing requirements and evaluation rules are making access difficult. More: https://ow.ly/AfC650YuKwY #DisabilityAdvocacy #SpecialEducation #SchoolVouchers

Texas students with disabilities may qualify for additional school voucher funds—but tight deadlines and evaluation requirements are making it difficult for many families to access the support. More: https://ow.ly/JIta50YuKvB #DisabilityAdvocacy #SpecialEducation #EducationPolicy

The Social Security Administration is strengthening disability program oversight by transitioning medical Continuing Disability Review processing to federal sites helping improve service. Learn more: https://www.ssa.gov/news/en/advocates/2026-03-12.html #SocialSecurity #DisabilityBenefits #SSA

A job can mean so much more than a paycheck. For many individuals with disabilities, employment offers independence, confidence, and a chance to be part of something meaningful. 💼✨ 🎥 Watch the story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shbBD7Q3SlE #DisabilityInclusion #InclusiveWorkplace

Cuyahoga County warns of SNAP & Medicaid scams using spoofed calls, texts & mail — never share your EBT card number or PIN unless calling your provider directly. https://ow.ly/4tCU50YtMUb #SNAP #Medicaid #FraudAlert #Ohio

Aetna agrees to pay $117.7 M to resolve False Claims Act allegations over inflated Medicare Advantage payments. https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/aetna-agrees-pay-1177-million-resolve-false-claims-act-allegations #Medicare #FalseClaimsAct #HealthcareCompliance #DOJ

ACP position papers call for stronger disability inclusion across medical training and patient care to improve access and reduce disparities. https://ow.ly/q4Mq50YtMzl #DisabilityInclusion #MedEd #HealthcareEquity #Ableism

Celebrating how far disability rights have come while remembering there’s more work to do. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/11/housing-regulation-disability-reform/ #DisabilityRights #Inclusion #Advocacy

People with disabilities face higher unemployment and hidden hiring bias — yet inclusive workplaces gain productivity and innovation. https://ow.ly/Lyq650YtMjl #DisabilityInclusion #WorkplaceEquity #DiversityAndInclusion

Federal judge halts Berkeley’s planned Harrison St. encampment eviction after ADA disability accommodation claims were filed. https://davisvanguard.org/2026/03/berkeley-harrison-encampment-eviction/ #ADA #Homelessness #DisabilityRights #Berkeley

Innovations in long-term care—from telehealth and remote monitoring to AI-powered care planning—are helping patients stay safer, more independent, and better supported. 🔗 https://ow.ly/uQ0N50YtMf6 #LongTermCare #HealthTech #AgingPopulation #Caregiving

Proposed Medicaid cuts could reduce funding for home health workers, threatening services that help seniors and people with disabilities remain at home. 🔗 https://newrepublic.com/article/207658/cuts-medicaid-home-health-care #Medicaid #HomeHealthCare #HealthcarePolicy #LongTermCare

Banks are stepping up as bulwarks against scams, training teams to protect vulnerable customers from fraud. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/banks-becoming-bulwarks-against-scams-185336803.html #FraudPrevention #Banking #ConsumerSafety #SeniorProtection

Federal law now lets more people with disabilities open tax‑free ABLE savings accounts — raising the age limit from 26 to 46 and expanding eligibility to ~14 million. https://ow.ly/J7Ar50YtMau #ABLEAccounts #DisabilitySavings #TaxFree #SSI #MedicaidBenefits