Who are the Direct Care Workers Providing Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS)?
(By Priya Chidambaram, Alice Burns, Abby Wolk, Gary Claxton, and Robin Rudowitz for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Oct 30,
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A new way to support grandparents raising kids affected by the addiction epidemic
(By Drew Hawkins for NPR) Happy shouts and laughter fill the cafeteria at Locust Grove Baptist Church in New Market,
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 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 MoreVeterans: New website for ordering contact lenses
(Source – news.va.gov) Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is introducing an online service for ordering contact lenses, giving Veterans and their
Read MoreStranded in the ER, Seniors Await Hospital Care and Suffer Avoidable Harm
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Every day, the scene plays out in hospitals across America: Older men and
Read MoreVA to expand health care coverage to Veteran family members and caregivers through CHAMPVA
VA will soon expand coverage for medical services, including mental health care, for family members and primary family caregivers participating
Read MoreVA Video Connect: Where convenience and quality care align
(Source – news.va.gov) VA Video Connect (VVC) makes it easier than ever for caregivers to join the telehealth visits of
Read MoreA New Medicare Proposal Would Cover Training for Family Caregivers
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Even with extensive caregiving experience, Patti LaFleur was unprepared for the crisis that
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