Search johnahartford.org Sort by: Relevance Most Recent Oldest Searched for | Total Results: 5534 JAHF Staff Takes Part in Policy Brief on Long-Term Services and Support September 13, 2016 - The SCAN Foundation, with the support of the Alliance for Health Reform and Health Management Associates, convened a working group comprised of a diverse array of national experts working on behalf of adults with complex needs within the fields of health, long-term services and supports (LTSS), quality measurement, and consumer… National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Releases Family Caregiving Report September 13, 2016 - The demand for family caregivers for adults who are 65 or older is increasing significantly, and family caregivers need more recognition, information, and support to fulfill their responsibilities and maintain their own health, financial security, and well-being according to Families Caring for an Aging America, a new report from the… Amy Berman Is Featured in "A Quality Life" Podcast Series from CAPC September 15, 2016 - Senior Program Officer, Amy Berman, will be featured in "A Quality Life" podcast series about living with terminal cancer and how choosing palliative care has played a key role in helping to restore control and achieve individual goals and aspirations. The new and free podcast series, is available on http://www.GetPalliativeCare.org… Study on Home-Based Care Program Found to Reduce Disability And Promote Aging In Place September 14, 2016 - In a study published in Health Affairs, Foundation grantees and co-authors, Dr. Sarah Szanton, Dr. Bruce Leff, Dr. Jennifer Wolff (a Health and Aging Policy Fellow), and Dr. Laura Gitlin found that 75 percent of participants had improved their performance of activities of daily living through participation in the Community… Patient-Centered Medical Homes and the Care of Older Adults: New Paper Provides a Guide for Improvin September 16, 2016 - The Patient Centered Medical Home Network of The John A. Hartford Foundation Change AGEnts Initiative has released an important new paper: "Patient-Centered Medical Homes and the Care of Older Adults: How comprehensive care coordination, community connections, and person-directed care can make a difference.” The paper provides a roadmap to guide… Aging and Care of Older Adults Included in NAM Effort to Inform the Next Presidential Administration September 19, 2016 - Observation Stays Coalition Submits Comments to OMB Regarding Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice September 19, 2016 - The Observation Stays Coalition is a group of close to 30 national organizations representing a variety of health care professionals and advocates focused on addressing the issue of Medicare beneficiaries being denied access to skilled nursing center care due to observation stays. The Coalition (which Foundation grantee the Center for… Seniors Need Vaccinations -- but Many Aren't Getting Them September 26, 2016 - Is there a good reason for a senior not to get a vaccination? Shalowitz said: "The main reason they should not is allergy." Shalowitz added: "Why don't they [get their shots]? The patients I have seen who refuse say they will get the flu or a cold from the shot… Grantee Dr. Thomas Cromwell of HCCI emphasizes Home-Based Primary Care in New York Times article September 26, 2016 - The Foundation's grantee Thomas Cromwell of Home Centered Care Institute (HCCI) was recently mentioned in The New York Times article "The Doctor Is In, In Your House, That Is. The article expounds on the many benefits of Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC), a program in which Doctors provide primary care for… Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH) Model Offers a Unique Home Health Opportunity November 29, 2016 - As health care continues to transform for older adults, a preference for patient-centered care has emerged to improve outcomes and lower costs. One such patient-centered model focuses on delivering and organizing primary care through comprehensive and coordinated efforts, with plenty of opportunities for home health care providers to get involved.
