‘Our troubles are minimized when we’re absorbed in helping others who have even less than we do.’
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Quick COVID Risk Assessment Could Stop Spread
The free CV19CheckUp assesses infection risk and answers key questions in five minutes.
A Small Holiday Miracle
‘Mary has not seen him since the day she called 911.’
How to Support Human Connections Via Virtual Care Systems
Consider every touchpoint in tech systems from each stakeholder’s point of view.
New Initiative Supports Value-based and Quality Healthcare
CMS announced that by 2025, nearly 100 percent of Medicare spending would be tied to value-based care contracts.
Families Face New Challenges with Elders Across the Holidays
Without in-person visits, adult children may miss important cues that their loved ones are declining.
Profound Lessons from COVID-19, Particularly on Leadership
“Barn’s burnt down, now I can see the moon.” Mizuta Masahide
COVID-19 Shows Why Direct Care Workers Deserve Better Jobs
The median wage for direct care workers increased by only 19 cents between 2009 and 2019.
Remembering Dr. Philip R. Lee and His Legacy of Equitable Healthcare
Dr. Lee helped to use Medicare as an engine for change.
Still Dedicated, Always Vigilant: The Direct Care Worker During COVID-19
‘Mentally, it affects you. I’m afraid of maybe being asymptomatic and giving it to my kids.’
When I’m 60
Passionate interest in one topic will keep a person working, happily, well into their 70s, 80s and beyond.
It’s Time to Meet the Needs of African American and Black Caregivers
‘More than a fourth of African American caregivers’ report having no family, friends or neighbors to help them.’
Health Disparities Facing Older Adults of Color amid COVID-19
Many policies consider a patient’s long-term survivability based on their existing health issues.
Will COVID-19 Change How We Care for Caregivers?
‘For caregivers, the juggling of family life and other responsibilities is normal.’
Work Left to Be Done After LTSS Scorecard Shows States’ Performance
‘Since the last Scorecard, half of states improved spending on HCBS.’
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk for the Chronically Ill
At-home dialysis can help older adults with kidney disease avoid infection.
Gauging Readiness for Healthcare Contracting: n4a’s New Network Readiness Assessment Tool
‘These are important conversations to have in terms of “how are we going to handle these situations?” ’
Might the COVID-19 Pandemic Lead to Better Practices in Long Term Care?
One geriatrician’s thoughts on planning for the next pandemic.
Supporting People Living with Dementia During COVID-19
Caregivers were no longer able to keep their work schedules and became isolated with their care recipients in the home.
Concentrating on the Bright Side: Congregate Living in 2020
‘I need a better balance of time with others and time with just myself.’