Long-Term Care
Long-term care is a high-growth segment of the changing health care market. Recognizing and addressing cognitive and neurological issues that can arise with aging and impact mental health is essential for developing high-quality long-term care. Here you will find resources to keep you up to date on the latest in clinical practices, provider tools, and news.
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Estimated Value Of Family Caregiver Services Totaled $600 Billion In 2021
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CMS Starts Audits Of Antipsychotic Use In Nursing Homes
ArticleJanuary 23, 2023On January 18, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began new audits to reduce the inappropriate use… -
Schizophrenia & Dementia Dual Diagnosis Increased After CMS Reporting Requirement For Nursing Home Antipsychotic Prescriptions
ArticleJanuary 3, 2022After the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) began requiring public reporting of nursing home antipsychotic use, the proportion… -
Mental Wellness Across The Lifespan: An Interview With The Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Program Manager Hannah Zeller, MSW
InterviewMay 4, 2021In the United States, millions of Americans are affected by mental illness. The month of May have been designated as…
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Caregiver Action Network
Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age. CAN serves a broad spectrum of family caregivers ranging from the parents of children with significant health needs, to the families and friends of wounded soldiers; from a young couple dealing with a diagnosis of MS, to adult children caring for parents with Alzheimer’s disease.
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