Search johnahartford.org Sort by: Relevance Most Recent Oldest Searched for | Total Results: 5534 With JAHF Grant EDC Will Lead National Effort to Address Elder Mistreatment December 21, 2016 - EDC, in partnership with The John A. Hartford Foundation, will lead a national team of experts to address what is seen as a gap in the U.S. health care system—the failure to identify and prevent elder mistreatment, including abuse and neglect. The foundation has awarded EDC $775,000 to develop a… Amy Berman Speaks on the Benefits of Palliative Care November 10, 2016 - Dr. Kernisan talks with Amy Berman, RN, Senior Program Officer at The John A. Hartford Foundation, who has been benefitting from palliative care ever since she was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer in late 2010. JAHF on Huff Post: How To Build The ‘Village’ You Need As A Caregiver October 11, 2016 - In the United States today, 3.5 million people with dementia live at home and are cared for by family members. As the older adult population continues to increase along with the prevalence of dementia, there is greater need for "family-centered care," writes Terry Fulmer, The John A. Hartford Foundation President… Terry Fulmer Named as One of Next Avenue’s 2016 Influencers in Aging October 26, 2016 - Next Avenue, public media’s first and only digital publication dedicated to covering issues for older Americans, has named its 2016 Influencers in Aging. The list recognized 50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts at the forefront of changing how we age and think about aging. "We’ve uncovered a… Healthcare Facilities are Eliminating Fall Alarms November 02, 2016 - The question over the effectiveness of fall alarms in healthcare settings have been an ongoing debate. However, recently, healthcare facilities are forgoing alarms and other methods on the theory that they can give both patients and staff a false sense of security. The Hospital That is in Your Home November 02, 2016 - The Hospital at Home (HAH) model provides for many older people who ordinarily make visits to the hospital. As early as 1999, researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine demonstrated that HAH was a safe, feasible, cost effective model of care for these select patients. Medicare to Cover YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program November 03, 2016 - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that a new Medicare benefit will cover participation in YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). JAHF's Vision for Age-Friendly Health Systems Featured on Health Affairs Blog November 03, 2016 - JAHF President Dr. Terry Fulmer and Sr. Program Officer Amy Berman write about the Foundation's vision for Age-Friendly Health Systems on the Health Affairs Blog. JAMA and Kaiser Health News Release Infographic on Medicare and End-of-Life Care November 07, 2016 - This Visualizing Health Policy infographic provides a snapshot of Medicare and end-of-life care. Surveys show that more than 7 in 10 people aged 65 years and older have not discussed end-of-life care with a physician, and that 4 in 10 have not documented their end-of-life care wishes. Webinar Explores New Research on Improving Advance Care Planning November 18, 2016 - Discussions about serious illness and end-of-life care make it more likely that people will receive the kind of care they want, yet these important conversations often fall short, start too late, or don’t happen at all.
