Final Medicaid Access Rule released, White House says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2024
A federal rule requiring providers to allocate at least 80% of home- and community-based payments to direct care worker pay has been finalized, President Biden said in a fact sheet posted Monday on the...
Nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s, and caregivers are stressed
Mar 20, 2024
Nearly 7 million American seniors are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, placing a huge strain on both personal caregivers and the US healthcare system, according to a new Alzheimer’s Association...
Navigating insurance for those with dementia a major challenge for family caregivers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 30, 2024
Family caregivers face many challenges in helping their loved ones who are living with dementia, not the least of which is navigating the insurance landscape for long-term care. That’s according to the...