Experiences of Direct Care Workers and Family Caregivers of Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
(By Priya Chidambaram, Anna Mudumala, Alice Burns, and Robin Rudowitz for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Oct 30, 2024) KFF
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(By Kat McGowan for NPR) Dawn Shedrick is matter-of-fact about the heartbreaks of caregiving. She is clear and calm when
Read MoreA new way to support grandparents raising kids affected by the addiction epidemic
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(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed expanding Medicare coverage for home healthcare, NPR
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(Source – news.va.gov) The Universal Sign for Help can be used in any situation where someone feels unsafe or threatened,
Read MoreNew episodes of Let’s Talk Virtual Care podcast
(source – news.va.gov) VA just released episodes five and six of the “Let’s Talk Virtual Care Podcast.” The two episodes
Read MoreDaughter finds support in Caregiver Health and Well-being Coaching
(Source – news.va.gov) Vietnam Army Veteran John Usry, 75, has faced numerous health challenges, including colon cancer, diabetes, kidney failure,
Read MoreCMS launches dementia care with alternative Medicare payments
(By Mariah Taylor for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has launched a dementia care program that will be piloted by 400
Read MoreMedicare explores a new way to support caregivers of dementia patients
(By Alex Olgin, Dan Gorenstein for NPR) At 80, Rose Carfagno of West Norriton, Pa., was charming, social and independent,
Read MoreTake time for yourself: Find help with respite care
(Source – news.va.gov) Cindy and Lee Stover have been caring for their son, Joe, a Navy Veteran since he was
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