A retired investment industry veteran whose son has autism and receives coverage from the program said, “I never thought that Medicaid would become an issue in my family, but it has.” Medicaid is now on the “chopping block” as Republican-elected members of Congress seek to make up to $2 trillion in spending cuts to pay
The Long Term Care Community Coalition is not your best friend. This coalition creates a false facade for outsiders like lawmakers, regulators, and other key influencers. Their talking points include, “Poor us. We’re getting squeezed from every direction. We don’t get paid nearly enough for the care we provide. We’re drowning in regulations. And now,
After seeing Trump’s speech, I recall an article which highlights the stark realities faced by individuals diagnosed with dementia and the families supporting them. The findings emphasize how life expectancy and the likelihood of nursing home admission vary based on factors like age, type of dementia, and location, underscoring the complexity of care planning. Patients
McKnights’ reported that researchers with the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, found that a class of drugs commonly used to treat Alzheimer’s and other dementias for nursing homes residents, has been found to slow cognitive decline over a five-year period in patients that are diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. The researchers compared cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEI) to
A recent dementia healthcare facility located in Montana has been facing criticism for failing to protect residents. Violence is prevalent and risks harming residents. Many residents admitted are becoming a severe problem. These residents have dementia. Staff must be trained to handle behaviors from this deadly disease which damages the brain. Dementia affects different parts
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