How can lawmakers help caregivers? Panelists outline plans
At a Wisconsin Health News virtual event, panelists discussed what policymakers can do to help family caregivers.
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Wisconsin caregivers spend more on caregiving
The growing financial strain of caregiving is hitting the pocketbooks of Wisconsinites and residents in their neighboring states harder than others.
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Dementia Care Alliance of Wisconsin launches
An organization focused on dementia support has launched to fill a gap caused by the closure of the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin.
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DHS submit application to renew kids’ long-term care program
The state’s health department is seeking federal approval to renew a program that supports kids with disabilities and their families.
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Morrow Home Community plans assisted living facility in Tomah
A long-term care provider plans an assisted living facility next to Tomah Health.
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SSM Health plans senior living community in Fond du Lac
SSM Health plans to build a $42 million senior living community on Fond du Lac’s east side, with independent living apartments, assisted living and memory care.
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Centers for Independence closes home care business
The Centers for Independence in Milwaukee will close its home care program at the end of October, according to a notice sent to state officials last week.
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Workforce issues continue to plague Family Care
As Family Care enters a new phase, with national insurers administering care for most of the Medicaid long-term care program’s more than 55,000 members, workforce shortages are preventing access for residents across the state.
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The Ensign Group acquires more Wisconsin long-term care facilities
The Ensign Group acquired two more long-term care facilities in Wisconsin on May 1.
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DHS looks to renew Children’s Long-Term Support Program
The Department of Health Services is working to renew a long-term care program serving around 30,000 kids with disabilities.
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Dementia villages are underway in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is home to two efforts that are working to provide a supportive neighborhood setting for those living with dementia.
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Agrace plans dementia village
Agrace, a hospice, palliative and dementia care provider, plans to build a dementia village at its Madison campus.
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