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RIC Event: Delivering Dementia Capable Care Within Health Plans: Why and How?
https://youtu.be/XWEVFsFK4NI?si=dZ2YU4IL0DxunrFD 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.¹ The
[...]Published Date: June 19, 2019 -
Tips for Meeting the Needs of Dually Eligible Older Adults with Schizophrenia
Older adults who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid have higher rates of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders than older adults with Medicare only.1 In addition, older adults with schizophrenia are more likely to have co-occurring chronic physical health
[...]Published Date: June 14, 2019 -
Supporting Diverse Family Caregivers: Spotlight on AgeOptions
Click Here to Access the Tip Sheet Over 34 million family caregivers in the United States provide physical, emotional, and financial support for an adult age 50 or older.1 Caregiving is a physically and emotionally demanding role, which can take
[...]Published Date: June 12, 2019 -
Promising Practices for Meeting the Needs of Dually Eligible Older Adults with Substance Use Disorders
Supporting documents such as webinar slides, transcript, and additional resources are available to download by scrolling to the attachments section below. In 2018, Resources for Integrated Care held the Supporting Older Adults with Substance Use Disorders webinar, which focused on screening
[...]Published Date: May 16, 2019 -
Supporting Diverse Family Caregivers: Spotlight on Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
Click here to access the Spotlight on Alzheimer’s Los Angeles For the nearly one in four older adults dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia (ADRD),1 family caregivers provide significant physical, emotional, and financial support.
[...]Published Date: April 22, 2019 -
Issues HCBS Providers may Negotiate with Health Plans: Key Considerations for Providers
As more states shift to managed long-term services and supports (LTSS) for their Medicaid programs, your organization may need to contract with health plans. Health plans may be accustomed to contracting for institutional-based acute care services but may not have
[...]Published Date: April 15, 2019 -
Assessing the Capacity of HCBS Providers: Key Considerations for Health Plans
Home and community-based services (HCBS) encompass a broad range of services and supports designed to help older adults and people with disabilities live in their homes and communities rather than in institutional settings. If your health plan operates in states
[...]Published Date: April 15, 2019 -
Communicating With HCBS Providers: Key Considerations For Health Plans
As more states contract for managed long-term services and supports (LTSS), health plans increasingly will be required to arrange for home- and community-based services (HCBS). Establishing a written protocol for clear and effective communication methods with your HCBS providers should
[...]Published Date: April 1, 2019 -
RIC Event: Falls Prevention for Older Adults
You can view the webinar recording below. Supporting documents such as webinar slides, transcript, and additional resources are available to download by scrolling to the attachments section below.https://youtu.be/6hG21iGmexs Description: Falls and their related complications are a major threat to independent
[...]Published Date: February 13, 2019 -
RIC Event: Person-Centered Approaches to Support People Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
https://youtu.be/OM0SQ3N0QJk?si=QAi5F3sRHD0UVf43 Description: Person-centered care is consistent with the values, needs, and desires of individuals and is achieved when providers and health plans involve individuals in healthcare discussions and decisions. A person-centered approach to healthcare and community-based services has potential to
[...]Published Date: September 6, 2018