December 7, 2022 | 12:00-1:30 PM ET
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Individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid are almost three times as likely to have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) as individuals eligible for Medicare only, and 20% of all dually eligible individuals aged 65 and over are diagnosed with ADRD.
Join Resources for Integrated Care (RIC) for Innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Caregiver Support Programs: Innovative Community Strategies. This webinar will explore innovative ways that health equity and caregiver support are addressed across programs supporting dually eligible people living with ADRD.
This event will build upon the information delivered in the RIC September 2022 webinar, Innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Caregiver Support Programs: Building and Leveraging Support Systems.
Featured Speakers:
- Dr. Karen Rose, a professor at The Ohio State University College of Nursing and the Director at the Center for Healthy Aging, Self-Management, and Complex Care . She has spearheaded several innovative programs in caregiver support, including a pilot program that utilizes acoustic monitors of caregiver intonation to determine when a caregiver is especially stressed. This monitor can provide well-timed mindfulness reminders via text messages to help deescalate tense situations in the home.
- Katie Scott, president of CarePartners, an organization that focuses on providing resources, education, support, and respite to family caregivers, and provides care to older adults with ADRD in the greater Houston area. CarePartners provides support through multiple channels including small group, large group, in-person, and virtual settings. This approach ensures they can meet individuals where they are and extend care into the community, not just in medical settings. Moreover, they maintain relationships with volunteers and community organizations to facilitate adult day programs.
- A caregiver panelist, whose first-person account will provide valuable insight regarding the impact of community strategies for caregiver support, detailing how these programs can provide meaningful relief in challenging circumstances. They will also speak to how caregiving can be a rewarding endeavor.
The event recording will be available after the conclusion of the event and can be accessed by clicking the registration link. Please submit questions for the presenters through the registration form.
Please contact RIC@lewin.com with any questions or to request dial-in information.
Resources for Integrated Care (RIC) develops and disseminates technical assistance and actionable tools for providers of beneficiaries dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid based on successful innovations and care models. RIC is supported by the CMS Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office.