The Alzheimer’s Association has released new dementia care practice recommendations aimed at helping nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and other long-term care and community care providers deliver optimal quality, person-centered care for those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The recommendations are as follows: Alzheimer’s Association 2018 Dementia Care Practice Recommendations Below are the 10 articlesContinue reading “Latest Dementia Care Practice Recommendations Emphasize Person-Centered Care”
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Caregivers for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Face Special Challenges (1st Part)
You are not alone. Whether you need information about (1st Part) early-stage caregiving, (2nd Part) middle-stage caregiving, or (3rd Part) late-stage caregiving, the Alzheimer’s Association is here to help. EARLY STAGE CAREGIVING In the early stage of Alzheimer’s, most people function independently. He or she may still drive, take part in social activities, volunteer and evenContinue reading “Caregivers for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Face Special Challenges (1st Part)”
Medicare Coverage of Care Planning Toolkit for Providers
In 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began paying healthcare providers for care planning services for individuals with cognitive impairments. The Alzheimer’s Association, with the help of an expert task force, created a toolkit to help providers understand how to conduct a care planning visit under the new CMS code. The toolkitContinue reading “Medicare Coverage of Care Planning Toolkit for Providers”
2016 Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Survey
260,000. That’s the number of Illinois residents who will be living with Alzheimer’s by 2025. Share your views on Alzheimer’s programs and services from the State of Illinois. The statistics surrounding Alzheimer’s are too immense to sit quietly by. By participating in the 2016 Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Survey you will provide greater understanding about theContinue reading “2016 Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Survey”