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Home and Community-Based Care: Building a More Effective Healthcare System

The authors advise Congress on how to meet the growing demand for long-term care and cope with rising health care costs by supporting HCBS. The main recommendations are: promote care coordination and disease prevention; strengthen the nonprofit home health nurse workforce; and ensure the financial viability of home-based care.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51889

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Community-Based Long-Term Care Services in Rhode Island: A Report Issued Pursuant to Joint Resolution 05-R 384

This study examines community-based long-term care services in Rhode Island. It reviewed service rates and rate methodologies for four specific community-based services; assessed workforce capacity needed to provide services in the future; and made recommendations regarding the potential to restructure the State’s funding across different programs to support assisted living, home care, respite care, and adult day care.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51840

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Real Choice Systems Change Grants for Community Living: A Feasibility Study to Consider Respite Services for Children with Disabilities in Maryland

This feasibility study was undertaken to assess respite services for children with disabilities in Maryland. The study compiled and analyzed an annotated list of the Code of Maryland Regulations pertaining to respite, conducted two surveys of agencies that provide respite services to families of children with disabilities, and of the families themselves, and developed a demonstration model that would provide a respite service operated in the manner of a Medicaid service.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51837

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The Administration on Aging’s Nursing Home Diversion Program

This document provides background information on the AoA’s involvement in HCBS delivery and briefly describes three of the twelve Nursing Home Diversion demonstration projects it is funding. In 2007, the AoA invited states to submit proposals to modernize both the service and system elements of their diversion efforts. This program was created in response to an Older Americans Act mandate that AoA help expand access to HCBS long-term care options.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51494

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Family Caregiver Support: State Facts at a Glance

This report provides information about family caregivers of older Americans and the state-level programs serving them. The profiles provide information on state demographics and programs related to caregiving. They offer a snapshot of each state's caregiver support programs, services offered, funding sources, eligibility criteria, and options for consumer direction. Also, information about locating grandparent support programs is included along with highlights of recent state legislation.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51447

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Relax. Take a Break: A Family Guide to Respite for Children

This document was developed by the Michigan RCSC grantees as part of their Respite for Children program. The booklet explains the concept of respite, who is eligible for the services, the various models of respite, and how to find the right fit for your family. Next the pamphlet describes how to hire a worker and prepare them for the work they need to perform.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51282

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In Support of Oregon Children with Developmental Disabilities

The purpose of this study was to identify how DHS can use Medicaid and other resources more broadly and effectively to meet the family support and respite needs of Oregon families of children with developmental disabilities. Assess what SPD might do to improve its response to families through Family Support systems. This final report documents the activities, findings and recommendations associated with the study.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51262

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Real Choice Systems Change Grants: Compendium Sixth Edition

The Compendium contains basic information about each of the Real Choice Systems Change Grant awards in FY03–FY04 plus the Family to Family and Systems Transformation Grantees awarded in FY05 and FY06. The Compendium will help Grantees identify others with similar goals and activities. Learn more about how the grants will be used to allow more people of all ages with a disability or long term illness to live and participate in their communities. The sixth edition replaces all previous editions.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51193

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UCare: A Website for Utah Caregivers

The UCare website is a feature of the Utah Department of Human services and exists primarily to help caregivers and provide link to other resources. Resources are for the elderly, people with mental illness, for people with disabilities and their caregivers. Information is available on-line and through a statewide toll free number. Other features to note include provider report cards, guides, a glossary and the long-term care planning tool.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51185

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