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New Study Reveals Mixed Results in Advance Care Planning for Older Adults
A recent study published December 2 on JAMA Network aimed at improving end-of-life planning for adults over 65 has shown mixed results, shedding light on both the effectiveness and potential unintended consequences of advance care planning (ACP) in primary care settings.
The Hidden Costs of Caregiving: Katherine Miller’s Research and Impact
Katherine Miller, PhD, MSPH, reflects on the journey that led to her becoming an assistant professor and health services researcher with a focus on long-term care and caregiving.
NEXUS Event
On September 30, participants from the Center and external partner organizations kicked off a NEXUS project, led by Dr. Kate Miller and supported by several Center members, to create a compendium of policies for Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). The group discussed critical issues in HCBS, highlighting the need for comprehensive data and resource integration, challenges in eligibility reassessments, the importance of stratified quality measures for equity, and the unique difficulties faced by dual-eligible individuals and those with specific conditions.
Caregivers: Health Care’s Hidden Workforce
Wrist Device That Monitors Activity Could Help Provide Early Warning of Alzheimer’s
A small study finds differences in activity patterns among older adults with brain amyloid buildup, a key feature of Alzheimer's, and those without
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