Nursing facilities are one part of the long-term care delivery system that also includes home and community based services, but their relatively high cost has led them to be the focus of much attention from policymakers. Medicaid plays a major role in financing nursing facility care in the United States, and recent policy proposals to limit federal financing for Medicaid may lead to cuts in eligibility or scope of coverage for long-term care services. In addition, new regulations, effective November 2016, aim to address longstanding challenges in quality and safety in nursing facilities.
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12 Things About Dementia People Wish They'd Known Earlier
Perhaps you've heard the phrases, "What you don't know can't hurt you" or "Ignorance is bliss." While that may be true some of the time, it's often not accurate when coping with dementia. Having worked with thousands of people impacted by Alzheimer's or another type of dementia, I can testify to the fact that there are definitely things that, as caregivers, they wish they would have known earlier about dementia.
7 Signs of Caregiver Burnout
If you're the primary caregiver of someone with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia, you may have experienced the honor and privilege of providing care for your loved one. It's also possible, however, that the challenges of that role are overwhelming at times.
Because Alzheimer's progress involves mental, emotional, and physical changes, being a caregiver can be difficult. In fact, the very nature of caring for someone on a full-time basis can lead to frustration.
NCBAC Offers "True" Certifications to NAHCA: Certifications Use Same Methodologies as Doctors, Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals Across the US
The National Certification Board for Alzheimer & Aging Care (NCBAC™) announces recognition program for National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) members. NAHCA members are now entitled to special rates for Certified Alzheimer Caregiver (CAC™) and Certified Alzheimer Educator (CAEd™) certification examinations.
NCBAC™ Certifications Included in New Jersey’s Industry Valued Credential List – A Key Workforce Development Effort
The National Certification Board for Alzheimer and Aging Care has a mission to provide quality training and certification for those caring for the country's aging population. Two key elements of their program are to offer true certifications for Alzheimer Educators (CAEs™) and Alzheimer Caregivers (CAC™). The certifications are developed through an extensive process that begins with gathering detailed data about the actual work being performed by caregivers. The real-life data is used to benchmark core competencies and knowledge from current caregivers and related professionals working in dementia care. This is the same process used to develop certifications for doctors and nurses throughout the US.
How Is Caring for Men Different?
When it comes to helping aging parents, there can be many differences in how you can and should approach Dad vs. Mom from the get go. Caring for your father or husband or uncle or grandfather or brother can require unique communication choices and understanding of their needs.
Alzheimer's Mortality Increasing, But So Is At-Home Care
As more baby boomers age, deaths from Alzheimer's disease have risen 54.5%, and in many cases the heavy burden of caregiving has fallen on loved ones, according to research published in the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
This May Be the Reason Why Alzheimer's Patients Lose their Memory
Alzheimer's, a type of dementia, is a progressive disease that affects a person's memory and other important functions which are destroyed over time. It usually affects people over the age of 65 and memory loss is one of the most characteristic symptoms of the disease. But do you know why? A new study, published in the journal Neurology, reveals the reason. According to researchers, an alteration or change in the genes may hasten the process of memory loss and affect the thinking ability in people who are already at the risk of developing Alzheimer's.
Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Rarely Disclosed to Patients
A report released by the Alzheimer’s Association found that only 45% of people with Alzheimer’s disease had been told of their diagnosis. While many doctors may be trying to protect their patients from the devastating diagnosis, their non-disclosure is more harmful than good.
Simple steps to help people with dementia lead better lives
Alzheimer's disease has an unusual distinction: It's the illness that Americans fear most -- more than cancer, stroke or heart disease.
The rhetoric surrounding Alzheimer's reflects this. People "fade away" and are tragically "robbed of their identities" as this incurable condition progresses, we're told time and again.
We Know How To Curb Epidemics. Can Alzheimer’s Be Next?
I travel a lot, which means I spend much of my time in airports waiting to catch a flight. I use most of that time to work or catch up on email, but sometimes, when it’s really early in the morning or really late at night, I just sit at the gate and watch the people go by. And not too long ago I saw something that broke my heart.