CMS Announces Medicare Will Cover Seat Elevation Equipment for Eligible Power Wheelchair Users Wed, 05/17/2023 - 12:00 Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in a national coverage decision that Medicare will now cover …
… fully in their communities. By funding services and supports provided by networks of community-based … settings rule. In short, at ACL, we are fully committed to making community living possible for all. View Printable …
… should have the right to make choices and to control the decisions in and about their lives. This right to … help with dressing and eating. For others, it is help with making decisions and planning. Still, others require a blend of supports. Each person is unique, and the help they may need …
… impact of paying for care and the emotional impact of making decisions for you. Review the How to Decide section for more … family or loved ones about how to make important health decisions for you, should you no longer be able to make …
… explore less restrictive alternatives, such as decision-making tools, services, and/or alternative court processes … for guardianship/conservatorship and supported decision-making, improve accessibility of information for those … states and territories in 2021 and 2022 . The EJIG program supports the continued development of evidence-based …
… Principles for Person-directed Services and Supports during Serious Illness Fri, 09/01/2017 - 12:00 At … has the right to make choices and to control their own decisions. This right is independent of age or disability or … developed Principles for Person-directed Services and Supports during Serious Illness . ACL will be using these …
… preferences Medical Power of Attorney — to make sure decisions can be made for persons no longer able to … Power of Attorney — to make sure financial and estate decisions can be made to pay for care, apply for assistance … known as "memory care" assisted living, generally offer supports and protections that go beyond traditional assisted …
… human rights — the right to privacy, the right to make decisions about their care, the right to be treated with … who live in LTC facilities are in the driver’s seat on decisions that affect them, and to champion the inclusion of … age, their abilities, or where they receive services and supports. By advocating for these essential rights, we can …
… motivational interviewing, teaming, and supported decision-making approaches ACL has awarded a nearly $1.2 million … the first year of a three-year project. The EJIG program supports the continued development of evidence-based … need. Empower Choice: Supported and interdependent decision-making assists people with cognitive impairment to achieve …
… is a process for selecting and organizing the services and supports that an older adult or person with a disability may … for the future, consider various paths, engage in decision-making and problem solving, monitor progress, and make … who may or may not be authorized to make personal or health decisions for the person. The person-centered planning …
