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Jun 16, 2023 AgingHere : Care Crisis: Funding, Staffing, Oversight

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June 16, 2023

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Care Crisis: Funding, Staffing, Oversight

In this week’s email:

  • 👩‍🔬 Changing the Face of Geriatric Care

  • 💸 How family caregivers can get paid

  • 🍶 Revolutionizing Age-Inclusive Telehealth

  • 😊 Breaking Senior Isolation: Take Action Now!

  • ✍️ Today’s AgingHere Survey

  • 📨 AgingHere Referral Program

  • 🌞 Making us laugh this week

  • 🍓 Today’s Sponsor: Mastering Medicare Podcast (MasteringMedicare.net)

UC Davis Health has launched its Division of Geriatrics, Hospice, and Palliative Medicine, led by geriatrician and researcher Rebecca Boxer. The division aims to provide specialized care for older adults, address the shortage of geriatricians, and attract new faculty and funding in aging medicine. Boxer's goal is to expand age-friendly healthcare programs, collaborate across disciplines, and promote research in aging. Read more.

Caring for older adults can be financially challenging, but there are government programs available that pay family members for providing care. Three main options include Medicaid programs, special state programs for non-Medicaid recipients, and veterans benefits programs. Medicaid programs vary by state and allow seniors to hire a family member or friend as a caregiver, with eligibility determined by a Medicaid assessment. Some states offer specialized programs for specific conditions. Veterans benefits programs, such as Veteran-Directed Home and Community-Based Services (VD-HCBS) and Aid & Attendance or Housebound programs, provide financial assistance to veterans for in-home care, including hiring family caregivers. Contacting local agencies and VA regional benefits offices can provide more information on eligibility and applications. To learn the details of how family caregivers can get paid, read more.

3 ways of getting paid as a family caregiver by Daily Caring

1. Medicaid programs

2. Special state programs

3. Veterans benefits programs

The Center of Excellence for Telehealth and Aging is a collaboration seeking to advance age-inclusive telehealth. Providing resources and guidance, they strive to ensure telehealth's accessibility, personalization, and integration for enhanced care among older adults. Read more.

A report from the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health and the South Carolina Department on Aging addresses the issue of social isolation and loneliness among seniors. Recommendations include increasing social connections through programs, internet access, and transportation, as well as addressing gaps in high-speed internet and improving transportation options for older adults. The report emphasizes the importance of social connections for both mental and physical health and urges action to combat social isolation. Read more.

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Making us laugh this week:

Listen to Mastering Medicare Podcast Episode 21: CPT Codes and How You Get Paid in Medicare.

AgingHere Inspirational Quotes

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