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At Daugherty, we’re proud to partner with Memory Care Home Solutions (MCHS), an organization dedicated to improving dignity and quality of life for people living with dementia and their families. MCHS transforms evidence-based interventions into accessible healthcare solutions, ensuring that all individuals living with dementia—and their care partners—have access to exceptional care and the support they need to live with dignity on their own terms. Many families first reach out during a crisis, and MCHS’ experienced specialists provide one-on-one guidance to help manage dementia at home for as long as possible. The results speak for themselves: over 90% of care partners report reduced stress and increased confidence, while those living with dementia experience better health and engagement in daily activities. From caregiver training and safety planning to professional and community education, MCHS provides support in person or via telehealth. Thanks to generous donors, their dementia navigation services are provided at no cost to families who need them, impacting over 350,000 people since 2002. We’re honored to support their mission and help raise awareness of the incredible work they do every day. 💜 Learn more about MCHS: https://bit.ly/4n6xUkl #RonDaugherty #DaughertyFoundation #DaughertyEnterprises #MemoryCare #ENDALZ #MCHS #CareGiverSupport

HomeWell Care Services of Pittsburgh is proud to introduce a new program designed to support families caring for loved ones living with dementia. This initiative, launched by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with dementia, reduce the burden on caregivers, and improve overall family well-being. Additional goals include slowing disease progression, promoting functional independence for as long as possible, and reducing unnecessary healthcare utilization and associated costs. Eligible participants may qualify for paid in-home respite care and will benefit from a range of supportive services, including caregiver education, improved access to resources, and enhanced care coordination. #DementiaCare #CaregiverSupport #RespiteCare #AlzheimersSupport #DementiaAwareness

✍ How can funders in aging drive change? In a new Aging in America article, our Executive Director Anna Wadia joins Kevin Prindiville of Justice in Aging  to talk about why collaboration and cross-movement funding are key. When funders in aging partner with those advancing disability care, paid family and medical leave, early care and education, and quality care jobs, we create lasting systems that work for all generations. Read the full conversation with Mark Swartz in Aging in America News https://lnkd.in/gurAefTy #careeconomy #futureofaging

For anyone interested in #agedcare, and improving the aged care system for older Australians….the CSIRO #AusHealthReview journal has put together a collection of research articles which individually & collectively highlight the urgent need for integrated, person-centred aged care approaches that uphold dignity, autonomy, and quality of life for older Australians. The evidence presented underscores KEY OPPORTUNITIES for policy action to support ageing in place, reduce unnecessary hospitalisations, and embed consumer voices in care design and delivery. At its heart, this collection calls for a more integrated, responsive system that listens to the voices of older Australians and delivers the care they deserve — when and where they need it most. I hope it is of interest to those designing and providing care in this space. #CSIROPublishing #AgedCare #AgedCareAustralia #ShapingtheFutureofAgedCare https://lnkd.in/gP8phcaa

As health care providers and systems work to improve #PatientExperience, our new poll examines an overlooked issue: How often older patients bring "care companions" such as spouses, partners and adult children to their appointments, and what impact this can have. The findings suggest that providers may want to encourage this practice, even for #telehealth, and not just for patients with regular #caregivers. Clinics may even want to consider having staff available to act as care companions for patients with complex needs who don't have someone nearby who can come with them. Learn more about the findings, from our National Poll on Healthy Aging: https://michmed.org/vQjjR

LifeCare for Seniors joins Medicare GUIDE Model to enhance dementia care LifeCare for Seniors has been chosen by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in the innovative Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, a new Medicare benefit that improves care and support for people with dementia and their caregivers. #sponsoredcontent #LifeCareforSeniors #MedicalGuide LEARN MORE: https://lnkd.in/egDp7iFV

James Lin, D.O., President of the LECOM Institute for Successful Living, and Seth Carter, D.O., Geriatric Physician with #LECOMSuccessfulLiving, met with Pennsylvania Representative Mike Kelly, local leaders, and Alzheimer’s advocates to discuss the GUIDE Model—Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience. The LECOM Institute for Successful Living, together with LECOM Health, was selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in a new Medicare alternative model designed to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. As one of nearly 400 participants nationwide developing Dementia Care Programs (DCPs), LECOM Successful Living is working to enhance care coordination and improve access to essential services and supports, including respite care, for individuals with dementia and their families. @1lecom @alzgpa #LECOM #LECOMSuccessfulLiving #DementiaCare #GUIDEModel #MedicareInnovation #AlzheimersSupport #CareForCaregivers #RespiteCare #HealthcareAccess #CommunityCare

The GUIDE Model takes a holistic approach to dementia care, bringing together medical, behavioral, and social supports — along with care management, caregiver education, and respite options — to provide a more coordinated, person-centered experience. In our latest blog, we unpack the GUIDE Model: what it is, how it works, who’s eligible to participate, and the key benefits it aims to deliver — and how non-medical home care agencies can get involved. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gH7yCPQk

Dementia affects an estimated 7.2 million older Americans, with most preferring to age at home. Home health care—covering skilled nursing, therapy, and medical social services—has become vital, especially since people with dementia are twice as likely to use it compared to those without. However, challenges persist: Medicare does not cover non-medical home care, Medicaid varies by state, and many families pay out-of-pocket, often facing crippling costs. Care for dementia patients tends to last longer and involve more services, yet payment models like PDGM may limit visits. Families bear significant emotional and financial burdens, and underused respite care adds strain. Policy changes are needed to ensure sustainable, equitable support for dementia care at home. Our RCM team and clinical professionals strengthen revenue cycle and implementation processes by aligning care delivery with financial sustainability. For home health entities supporting dementia patients, we optimize compliance, billing, and service integration, ensuring resources flow effectively. This creates sustainable programs that reduce caregiver strain and improve access across communities. Cliniqon is committed to delivering Guaranteed Quality, Ensured Compliance, and Unparalleled Outcomes in Home Health and Hospice agencies. #HomeHealthServices #HospiceCare #FrontEndServices #BackOfficeSolutions #HealthcareManagement #RevenueCycleManagement #HealthcareCompliance #PatientSupport #CareCoordination #MedicalBilling #ClaimsManagement #PatientEngagement #HealthcareOutsourcing #MedicalCoding #ProviderSupport #CliniqonCare #HealthcareSolutions #PatientCareExcellence #HomeHealthRCM #HospiceBilling PRB https://lnkd.in/eaUJnxkC

🔍 Did you know that in South Australia, many hospital beds are occupied by patients who are medically cleared but cannot be discharged - often because there is no aged care or disability placement available? Recent reporting shows 59 patients have each spent over 100 days in SA hospitals waiting for placement - that’s >10,900 bed days collectively. This phenomenon is called “stranded patients” and is putting enormous strain on hospital capacity. Nationally, as many as 1 in 10 public hospital beds are occupied by such patients. What can be done? • More transition / step-down care beds in SA • Better coordination between hospital, aged care, disability sectors • Private providers stepping in to fill gaps At TwinView Health, we’re exploring partnerships to provide some of those transitional supports in regional SA - helping patients move home or into appropriate care, rather than languishing in hospital.