Over the past five years, there has been explosive growth in the number of states implementing comprehensive Medicaid managed long-term services and supports (MLTSS) programs; however, most have excluded LTSS services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Serving people with I/DD requires unique approaches to program development, implementation, and management.
This webinar will discuss common behavioral health conditions and related challenges among individuals 65 or older who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. It will describe appropriate treatment options for older adults with behavioral health needs and demonstrate concrete strategies to improve care. Finally, this webinar will discuss the potential for collaboration between with clinicians, social workers, case managers, and caregivers to support this population.
This webinar will discuss how law enforcement, local governments, and health and human service organizations can work together to support the safety needs of people living with dementia. It will describe important dementia-specific training needs for law enforcement and first responders and cover the risks faced by persons with dementia who live alone.
This webinar discusses the results of a mini-poll about measuring the value of Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) services. The aforementioned poll investigated how AAAs measured the value of their services, and if their value proposition development has led to successful partnerships. The webinar will also describe how community-based organizations (CBOs) can use value measurement to position themselves to both expand current and add new partnerships. Finally, participants will learn how to identify methods and strategies for measuring the value of services.
Research shows that as the number of prescription medications a person (ages 70 or older) takes increases, so do challenges with medication management and potential health risks. This webinar will help attendees understand common medication challenges for older adults, identify the potential risks associated with medication mismanagement, and learn about solutions that could help families and their older loved ones.
The presenter for this webinar is Lakelyn Hogan, a gerontologist and caregiver advocate for Home Instead Senior Care.
This training is intended to clarify CMS’ expectations in order to grant final approval. It will describe requirements for site-specific assessment, validation, outcomes and remediation strategies. It will also discuss the process for heightened scrutiny and consider processes for monitoring and quality assurance to ensure ongoing compliance. New Editions will present the training and Ralph Lollar, DLTSS Division Director, and the DLTSS Team will support the training and lead the Q&A Session.
