Dementia
Medicare rules for Hospice payment affects decisions for those with Dementia
For people with dementia support is needed far before the end of life. Hospice is intended for those who have no more than six months left to live. Since enrolling in Hospice ends the availability of specialist care or hospital…
Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its new dementia care model. The model, Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience or (GUIDE), will be tested by the CMS Innovation Center as part of an initiative for Increasing Access to…
Minimizing the Risk of Scams for People Living with Dementia
(Source -www.ssa.gov/blog) Financial crime against older Americans is a growing problem. People living with dementia are at an especially high risk of becoming victims of fraud and financial abuse. That’s why we’re grateful for Social Security’s unwavering commitment to combatting…