As the U.S. population ages nationwide, seniors have been vastly underrepresented in clinical trials. This is particularly true for people living in the nation’s 15,000-plus nursing homes. Fortunately, due to a recent grant from the National Institutes of Health, that could soon change. The National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute on Aging (NIA) has […]
For many medical providers across the country, palliative care services can be an unknown option for several patients and their families. A few reasons for that are a lack of awareness surrounding the benefits of palliative care, as well as the misconceptions about what this type of care offers for patients. As such, the model […]
As dementia-related illnesses continue to rise among hospice patients, caregivers and providers alike are working judiciously to best find ways to support patients and their families in navigating these new diagnoses. In July 2023, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled a newly planned demonstration for those working with dementia patients and […]
Palliative care has become a more sought-after treatment plan in recent years, and one agency in California has led the charge in advancing palliative care support among its population. In September 2015, the Partnership HealthPlan of California — managed by Medicaid — launched a pilot program dedicated to palliative care, with an emphasis on enhancing patient […]