Proposal to pay docs to train family caregivers marks seismic policy shift, expert says
By
Liza Berger
Aug 07, 2023
A proposal in the recently released physician fee schedule to pay doctors to train family caregivers signals a “monumental” change in public policy, a policy expert told McKnight’s Home Care Daily...
In policy break, Medicare to pay for respite services under new dementia care model
By
Liza Berger
Aug 01, 2023
Aging services providers and experts are hailing a new dementia care payment model that, for the first time, allows Medicare fee-for-service to pay for respite services for unpaid family caregivers.
The future for senior care within Medicare
By
Lance A. Slatton
Jun 20, 2023
This much is known: The current state of Medicare does not adequately support the needs of many of the aging baby boomers. For those who require a more hands-on approach to care, their coverage is considerably...
The sticky wicket of family caregivers and hospital-at-home
By
Liza Berger
May 19, 2023
One lesson we learned from COVID-19 is it sometimes takes a crisis to help make your point. There are many examples of this. Here are three: 1. The growing problem of senior isolation. 2. The underrecognized...
Family caregivers: Why are there more of them?
By
Mimi Lewi
May 16, 2023
Family caregiving is becoming increasingly common. As of 2022, there are more than 53 million family caregivers in the United States. This is a marked rise from just a few years ago. For example, only...
How health tech is redefining what it means to age in place
By
Lawrence Margolis
May 11, 2023
Americans are living longer and having fewer children than ever before. This leads to a rapidly evolving, and aging, United States population. Many of these aging individuals are considering their retirement...
Biden executive order advances home-based services
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 18, 2023
The Biden administration is expected to unveil a comprehensive plan Tuesday aimed at supporting care workers and family caregivers.
Who is caring for the caregiver?
By
Lance A. Slatton
Mar 07, 2023
It’s crucial to remember that in order to be an effective caregiver, you need to take care of yourself as well. In fact, you’re going to be better equipped to take on challenges and maintain a...
President reiterates support for home care in Virginia speech
By
Liza Berger
Mar 06, 2023
In a speech last week, President Biden expressed support for Medicaid-funded care in the home.
National family caregiver strategy must do better, institute says
By
Diane Eastabrook
Dec 05, 2022
The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers is urging the Department of Health and Human Services to put more funding and structural support behind its National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers under...