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The language that health plans and providers choose when communicating with and about individuals matters. Thoughtful language choices have the power to support meaningful partnerships with individuals and ultimately bolster their success in meeting health and wellness goals. By using

Click here to Access the Spotlight on the Wisconsin STAR Method This spotlight describes a person-centered care management approach called the Wisconsin STAR Method, a simple process that supports care team members in visually mapping out the numerous interacting factors (e.g.,

https://youtu.be/0Toe11HubS8?si=y2A3WwIqvuRfrWgS Description: Nationally, the number of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) over the age of 60 is steadily increasing and by 2030, the number of adults with I/DD aged 60 and older is projected to reach 1.2 million

Supporting documents, such as webinar slides, are available to download by scrolling to the attachments section below. Live Webinar Air Date: Thursday August 4, 2016 12:00 to 1:30pm ET Description: This webinar presents some of the core competencies most fundamental

This summary describes palliative and hospice care services and the delivery of these services to participants with disabilities. Strategies that can help providers and care partners navigate discussions on these topics, as well as create treatment plans that take into

Description: Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia, affects an estimated 5.8 million Americans, is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., and is a leading cause of disability and poor health for older adults. Furthermore, the

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that results in nerve cell dysfunction and loss. People with PD, their families, care coordinators and other members of their care teams can use this tip sheet for an overview of PD

Supporting documents such as webinar slides, transcript, and additional resources are available to download by scrolling to the attachments section below. Description: Chronic pain is one of the most common conditions encountered by healthcare professionals, particularly among those caring for

https://youtu.be/gL0iS6aUInY?si=ZgbBn9taum9e4g-j Description: This webinar presents core competencies in delivering primary care to individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or related dementias. The clinical presentation of AD and the rate of progression varies among affected individuals, but early-, middle-, and late-stage

Click Here to Access the Spotlight on Volunteers of America Minnesota-Wisconsin Nearly one in four older adults dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid has Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia,1 and dually eligible older adults have higher rates of chronic conditions than