October 2, 2020 – Connect Our Elders

When Should Using The Hospice Benefit Be Considered?

Individuals with the following diagnoses may qualify to use the beautiful benefit of hospice: end-stage dementia, end-stage Alzheimer’s disease, end-stage cardiovascular disease, end-stage congestive heart failure (CHF), end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), end-stage cerebrovascular disease (CVA), end-stage renal disease, metastatic malignancies, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), any of the above diagnoses complicated by significant comorbid…

What Is Care Management?

Care Management Geriatric Care Management is the first step many families take when seeking help for themselves or family members when dealing with the challenges of aging. Geriatric Care Management is a relatively new profession that grew out of the social service field. As the aging population began living independently of their families and living longer lives,…

Numbers Tell the Story: New Research Further Demonstrates Hospice Not Only Improves Quality of Life, It Saves Money For Medicare

Numbers Tell the Story: New Research Further Demonstrates Hospice Not Only Improves Quality of Life, It Saves Money For MedicareNumerous surveys and studies document the benefits of hospice services for patients and for health plans. When the goal of reversing an illness is no longer possible, hospice focuses on the patient and family, relieving pain…