We finalized that prescriptions written for a beneficiary in a LTC facility will not be included in determining compliance under the CMS EPCS Program until January 1, 2028
And does the science back up the claims
Senescent astrocytes display a variety of changes with normal aging, including the reduced function of the antioxidant glutathione system, decreased antioxidant function, decreased conversion of glutamate to Gln as a consequence of a decline in GLUL enzyme activity, reduced clearance of A, altered cholesterol metabolism, shortening of telomeres and telomere attrition with age, excessive accumulation of EAAT1, enhanced expression of matrisome-related molecules, increased oxidative phosphorylation (OxPhos), reduced efficiency of maintaining neurotransmitter homeostasis, reduced astrocytic interaction with neighboring cells, impaired lipid transport, increased complement levels, increased lipid peroxidation, and a heightened inflammatory state (Palmer and Ousman, 2018
Facial scars, fine lines, bags under the eyes, sagging skin, and wrinkles can make you look older, diminishing your self-confidence