Medicaid State Fact Sheets
The Kaiser Family Foundation has developed a set of fact sheets by state. The two-page fact sheets provide a snapshot with key data for Medicaid in every state related to current coverage, access and...
Check Out These Great Resources for Dementia Care
FREE Montessori for Dementia Kickstart Kit
Video: Montessori Approach in Action
"Spiritual Care and Physicians: Understanding Spirituality in Medical Practice"
The Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia: A Visual Guide to Response Considerations
See this resource helpful in engaging with clients who have neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with dementia.
Medicaid and Mental Health Toolkit
Older adults deserve access to effective and affordable mental health support and counseling. As the single largest payer for mental health services, Medicaid plays a unique role in the lives of Americans with mental health challenges. ...
Advance Care Planning For Gun Ownership Toolkit
The toolkit is designed to help gun owners and family members plan ahead for safe firearm use and transfers in the event of disability or death. It stresses personal responsibility, safety, and the importance...
LeadingAge Informative Newsletters
LeadingAge national publishes several informative newsletters that we hope you are taking a look at when they hit your inbox , and forwarding them to members of your team that need the information.
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Chronic Pain Associated with Dementia, New Study Finds
Chronic pain is correlated with memory decline and dementia later in life, according to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Read the entire article from McKnight’s LTC News.
Resources for Dementia Care
DEEP, Guide to Involving people with dementia in advisory groups
Getting Started with Montessori
Volume 1: Practical Life Activities for Older Adults
Preventing Cognitive Decline and Dementia:
To Whom I May Concern
Using Improv...
Breaking Down Stereotypes Between Young and Old: A Creative Campus Program
View a short QuickCast about a creative engagement program designed to help organizations build positive intergenerational relationships with high school and college age students.
Who Pays for Long-Term Care?
The Congressional Research Service issued a short analysis of data from CMS. Medicaid made up the largest payer of LTSS, spending $200.1 billion or 42% of overall costs. This new analysis also takes into consideration spending...
Bathing Without a Battle
Bathing Without a Battle aims to create a better bathing experience for persons with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Learn more on the Bathing Without a Battle website.
Antibiotic Stewardship Implementation Package
The Antibiotic Stewardship Implementation Package includes customized Excel Spreadsheet for data tracking, an in-service training DVD for nursing staff, CD ROM training for medical staff, posters, reminder pocket cards, a how-to implementation manual, and 2...