Uber Caregiver launches insurance-covered service for older adults
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 21, 2024
Older adults may now be able to use their health plans to pay for rides to medical appointments and delivery of groceries through a new Uber Caregiver program being launched this summer.
Policy initiatives underway to lessen direct care workforce shortages
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 29, 2024
Direct care workforce shortages strain the healthcare system overall and affect access, quality and costs. Although no single answer to the issue exists, several policy initiatives and solutions underway...
Caucus relaunches to support family caregivers, educate lawmakers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 11, 2023
Family caregivers are seeing support from a bipartisan, bicameral caucus that will target policies to support those families while educating lawmakers about the nation’s caregiving crisis.
Person-centered care can address social isolation and loneliness
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 30, 2024
Social isolation and loneliness gained attention during the COVID-19 pandemic and with a US Surgeon General’s advisory released last year, leading to new programs and ways to address the public health...
More news for Friday, April 19
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 19, 2024
Land & Buildings asks fellow shareholders to vote against 2 incumbent NHI directors … Experts: Mind these 4 health and safety focus areas … CMS vows greater support for family caregivers on anniversary...
Legislation would require training for loved ones seeking legal guardianship of people living with dementia
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 08, 2024
Preparing family caregivers to step into the role of guardian for a loved one living with dementia is the goal of a proposed bill before the Oklahoma Legislature.
Paid caregiver support, long-term care financing needed in federal response to caregiver well-being:...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 06, 2022
Fundamental structural and system reforms, including financing, are needed to comprehensively address caregiver health and well-being, according to a national nonprofit promoting the resilience of family...
Provider-university partnership contributes to aging research while improving caregiver outcomes
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 10, 2023
A research collaboration between a senior living provider and higher education institution is growing into a national model for teaching coping skills to family caregivers.
New initiative unifies direct care workers and family caregivers to achieve better outcomes
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2023
A multi-year collaboration aims to strengthen the relationship between direct care workers and family caregivers by drawing attention to policy barriers, research needs and workforce initiatives.
CMS’ shift in attitude toward family caregivers could benefit senior living: expert
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 02, 2023
A “notable” proposal related to establishing a new payment program for caregiver training is signaling a shift in attitudes toward the contributions of family caregivers that could benefit senior living...