North Carolina Health News reported that due to the high costs and restrictive nature of nursing home facilities, many seniors and people with disabilities are forced to seek care at the more affordable and unregulated Multi-unit Assisted Housing with Services, or MUAHS of Wilson County, NC. These MUAHS are intended to act as independent living
A recent study featured in NeurologyLive highlights serious gaps in dementia care that often lead to unnecessary nursing home placement. Researchers interviewed individuals with dementia, family caregivers, and healthcare professionals in New York City and identified seven key unmet needs: help with daily activities, access to services, treatment-related care, social interaction, respect for personal preferences,
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