Despite projected budget shortfalls, a Scan Foundation analysis concluded that the budget proposal did not call for significant cuts to health and social service programs serving older adults. Notable exceptions include the temporary elimination of the Accessory Development Unit (ADU) program and the absence of new funding for affordable housing development. Nevertheless, the proposed budget does include some new programs…
The Administration for Community Living has created their 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers, a roadmap and 5 main goals. Click here to view the goals and visit their website for more information: https://acl.gov/CaregiverStrategy
The National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) foundation has released an infographic summarizing important information for “Understanding and Preventing ACEs”. It includes information on who is at the highest risk for high ACE scores, effects of COVID-19, and how ACEs can lead to increased toxic stress. They also have collected multiple activities to preventing ACEs, such as increasing protective…