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Collaborative dementia care management is effective and cost-effective, improving outcomes for patients, caregivers, and payers over 36 months, especially for those living alone and should become a health policy priority. https://ja.ma/4cRqP23

The Alzheimer's Association®'s 2024 Facts and Figures recently shed light on the growing need for specialized geriatric care in our state and across the nation. With only 333 geriatric doctors available for over 459,300 seniors diagnosed with Alzheimer's in Texas, a projected increase of 276.9% in specialists is needed by 2050 to address this urgent gap. 🧠💡 At BrainCheck, we are committed to transforming the way cognitive care is delivered. Our next-generation platform empowers clinicians with clinically proven cognitive assessment tools to enhance early detection and personalize care plans, helping to mitigate the strain on our healthcare resources. Learn more about the latest facts and other advancements in the Alzheimer’s space in the Austin American-Statesman: https://ow.ly/yAic50RfbsO #AlzheimersAwareness #DementiaCare #HealthTech #BrainCheck #InnovativeHealthcare #GeriatricCare

From Noelle Ohanesian 💡 Caregiver Burden and the Impact of Diagnostic Disclosure of Dementia: Why Primary Care Physicians Have a Moral Responsibility to Disclose💡 A dementia diagnosis is more than a medical fact—it’s a turning point that affects the lives of patients and their caregivers. Primary care physicians have an ethical responsibility to ensure both parties are informed. Here's why: 🧠 Respect for Autonomy Patients have the right to know about their health conditions, including dementia, to make informed decisions about their care and future. Caregivers, often surrogate decision-makers, need this information to advocate for the patient’s wishes effectively. 💙 Acting in the Best Interest Disclosing the diagnosis empowers both patients and caregivers with the opportunity to plan, access support services, and improve care quality. It’s about enhancing life, not just managing symptoms. ⚖️ Equity and Trust Ensuring both patients and caregivers have access to information fosters trust and addresses disparities in care. Transparency strengthens the bond between healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers. 🚫 Preventing Harm Failing to disclose a diagnosis leaves patients and caregivers unprepared, increasing anxiety and confusion. Early disclosure prevents crisis situations and supports better outcomes for everyone involved. Caregivers are not bystanders—they are active partners in care. Sharing a dementia diagnosis openly allows for collaborative planning, reduces caregiver burden, and ensures the patient’s dignity and preferences are respected. It’s time to normalize including caregivers in these vital conversations. When we do, we build stronger relationships, better care outcomes, and a more compassionate healthcare system. How is your organization ensuring caregivers are part of the conversation? Let’s share ideas to create a more inclusive and ethical approach to care. 💡💙 #CaregiverCenteredCare #DementiaDiagnosis #FamilyCaregivers #EthicalCare #PatientCenteredCare #HealthcareInnovation #InclusiveCare https://bit.ly/43wyq14

The New Improving Early Detection in Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Report is Live! This report from the Milken Institute Alliance to Improve Dementia Care highlights insights and solutions to improve the early detection of mild cognitive impairment and dementia in and outside of healthcare settings. Read the report to learn five key recommendations to enhance primary care capacity and extend detection efforts beyond primary care. https://lnkd.in/eRMHTdQQ

Tackling dementia in seniors? Click below to discover strategies for early detection and intervention, tailored to each patient's needs. Learn how these steps can improve your patients health outcomes. 👇 https://ow.ly/tGuQ50Rvenq #PrimaryCare #SeniorHealth

Only 50% of providers feel prepared to meet the needs of dementia patients. They recognize that quality cognitive care extends beyond diagnosis to include care planning and caregiver support, yet there are limited options to aid them in crafting cognitive care plans. There are resources available, such as the detailed guidelines provided by the Alzheimer's Association®. But for busy healthcare providers, finding the time incorporate these recommendations into care delivery and documentation can be challenging. In this article, we discuss the practical steps for implementing a cognitive care plan for dementia patients, and how computerized tests like Creyos can help streamline the process. Read it here ➡ https://lnkd.in/g36fp-77

Elevate your expertise with our comprehensive training designed to educate healthcare providers on the early detection of dementia and other cognitive impairments. As the global prevalence of dementia rises, it’s crucial for medical professionals to have the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and diagnose this complex condition accurately. Enroll today. Click on our link to learn more. #DementiaCare #HealthcareTraining #MedicalEducation #DementiaDiagnosis #HealthcareProviders #CognitiveHealth #PatientCare #ProfessionalDevelopment

Connecting with Alzheimer's patients requires more than just words. Understanding their unique communication needs, as highlighted in recent research, allows us to build stronger relationships and provide truly person-centered care. This empathetic approach is crucial for fostering trust and improving patient outcomes in the Alzheimer's community. Let's prioritize compassionate communication. #Alzheimers #HealthcareCommunication #PatientCare #Empathy #MedicalInnovation

💡 Prioritizing Patient Outcomes: How V28 is Championing Better Dementia Detection As the aging population grows, early detection and management of cognitive and behavioral health issues are becoming increasingly critical. With dementia cases projected to rise, healthcare systems must meet the growing demand for accurate diagnoses and comprehensive care. The transition to the V28 risk adjustment model offers a key opportunity to enhance dementia detection and improve patient outcomes. This article explores how V28 can streamline diagnosis, refine risk adjustment, and ensure equitable reimbursement, while highlighting tools to support this shift. By optimizing dementia detection workflows and adopting advanced full-spectrum screening and assessment tools like the Creyos, providers can obtain more accurate and timely insights into age-related decline. V28 promises to not only improve dementia detection but also align care with the growing need for proactive, patient-centered approaches. ✨ #Dementia #V28 #CMS #Medicare #MedicareAdvantage

In the U.S. alone, costs for dementia care have increased nearly 5% since last year. Patients are stressed, their loved ones are worried, and providers are overwhelmed—but they don’t have to be. The 2024 Alzheimer's Association® Facts and Figures report found that 60% of healthcare workers believe the system isn’t currently able to effectively help patients and their families navigate dementia care. That’s a problem. And it’s one of the many reasons Cogstate has worked to develop cognitive assessments that can be implemented in a digitised, easy-to-use process. #BrainHealthForAll means finding solutions for everyone—to make testing, and caring, for patients seamless. https://lnkd.in/g9jxccBX