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Rippl scores $23M in Series A   ✅ Rippl, an American virtual healthcare company focused on senior and dementia, announced a successful closing of its Series A funding round of $23M.   👨⚕️ The company leverages a platform to provide patients and caregivers a wide range of services including care coordination, counseling, medication management, educational content, at-home monitoring and virtual care teams (nurse practitioners, licensed social workers, care navigators).   💻 Part of this fresh money will fuel a tech-infused approach to dementia care, following the acquisition in April of Kinto, an AI-powered dementia caregiver support platform.   📈 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4% of adults above 65yo have received a dementia diagnosis.   📌 More information in the sources in first comment! #dementia #digitalhealth #virtualhealth

One in nine Americans aged 65 and older has Alzheimer's dementia, resulting in the increased demand of family caregivers to step into a role they are not financially or mentally prepared for. Now more than ever, it is time to improve the future for all caregivers, through advocating with our government officials to ensure they are protected and supported, to build awareness of the gaps in support, and to recognize that each caregiver is a human navigating their own trials and tribulations of life. It's time to do this together. At Otsuka, we are endlessly committed to caregivers, through advocating for more visibility and support, through providing tangible tools to make a meaningful impact and address the daily needs, and through recognizing the caregivers amongst our employees and providing caregiver specific benefits to those who need them. The untold cost of caregiving is one that must be talked about. Read more with Otsuka Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer John Kraus feature in Medical Economics:

Family caregivers for Alzheimer’s patients play an essential yet often under-supported role. The newly introduced Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Act (HR 10192) by Rep. Maxine Waters aims to change that. This bill would provide grants to expand training and support services, helping caregivers deliver compassionate care while keeping loved ones at home and reducing costs. Learn more in this McKnight's Home Care article about how this legislation could make a difference for over 11 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S. https://ow.ly/912750UgOA9 #Alzheimers #FamilyCaregivers

Good news for family caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients: the recently introduced Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Act aims to expand support services and training to aid these caregivers.

Today marks the official launch of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) GUIDE program - Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience. This innovative initiative aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with dementia and their caregivers through comprehensive care coordination and support services. What is GUIDE? GUIDE is a CMMI model designed to test a new approach to dementia care. Key features include: - Comprehensive care coordination - Respite care services - Specialized training for healthcare professionals - Performance measurement to ensure quality care As an established participant in GUIDE, Harmonic Health is proud to be at the forefront of this transformative approach to dementia care. To coincide with the GUIDE launch, we're excited to unveil our new website, designed to provide easy access to information about our services and the GUIDE program. Here's a summary of what you'll find: For Patients and Caregivers: - Overview of our virtual consultations and continuous health monitoring - Information on 24/7 access to healthcare professionals - Resources for caregiver support and education - FAQ section addressing common concerns For Healthcare Practices: - Benefits of partnering with Harmonic Health - How we support patient retention and improve outcomes - Information on integrating our services with your practice Our Care Model: - Explanation of our virtual healthcare platform - How we combine technology with expert medical care Harmonic Health is committed to enhancing dementia care through innovative virtual health solutions, compassionate support, and cutting-edge technology. We invite you to visit our new website to learn more about how Harmonic Health is revolutionizing dementia care. Together, we can create a better future for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers alike. For more information or to get started with Harmonic Health, reach out to me directly at chris@harmonichealth.com

Caregivers play an essential role in dementia care, but they often face emotional and physical challenges. Synapticure offers comprehensive support for #caregivers, including respite care, educational resources, and local service coordination, all covered under Medicare’s GUIDE program for eligible beneficiaries. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gp3p5-uh By providing caregivers with the tools and resources they need, we help ensure they can continue supporting their loved ones while maintaining their well-being. If your health system or organization serves dementia patients, partner with us to offer these benefits to your patients and caregivers at no cost. #CaregiverSupport #DementiaCare #GUIDEProgram #RespiteCare #HealthcareCollaboration

This is your chance to register for TCOA's Dementia Caregiving Workshop! If you want to learn more about dementia and how to communicate with someone about dementia, this series is for you. Upcoming Workshop: Stockbridge Area Senior Center 219 W Elm Street, Stockbridge Mondays, June 3 - June 17, 2024 1:00 - 2:30 pm EST Free to attend. All caregivers are welcome, including professionals. It is recommended to attend all three sessions, but not required. For more information or to register for these workshops, call TCOA at 517-887-1465 or email TCOA's Evidence Based Programs Manager, Christine Histed, at histedc@tcoa.org. Image Description: Photograph of a man looking out an open window smelling a flower. The text says, "Dementia Caregiving Series: Free Three-Session Program, Register Now!"

“Mr Lee, you have this XXX diagnosis and this suit of services is what you need. It’s our standard care package that we offered to patients with this XXX diagnosis” Mr Lee: “Oh really?” 🙄 💡 It’s more important to know the person who has the disease and not the disease whom the person has. What is person-centred care (PCC) and how do we implement in reality? PCC is treating the patient as individual and equal care partner in the care journey. It’s personalized, coordinated and enabling. This needs to be embedded in all levels of healthcare delivery. I would like to share this post from the perspective of dementia. Person-Centred Care in dementia places a high value on the person living with dementia and their care partners or caregiver. It regards people as unique individuals deserving of understanding and respect, with opportunities to continually engage in positive interactions and experience well-being in their lives. 👨💼 The practice of PCC begins by looking at the individual as a person 👱♀️ whose dementia forms only part of his total identity. The larger part of this individual continues to be the possession of his or her own uniqueness, the retention of the need for self-recognition and identity as well as the preservation of their ability to act and respond to the environment that surrounds them. 😉 Person-Centred Care also acknowledges that the care partner, whether family member, an employed helper at home or a professional care partner, needs to be valued and supported. They have to be empowered to make decisions and how care plans should be carried out. 🏢 An organisation that follows Person-Centred Care model will demonstrate this philosophy through their vision and mission statements as well as through policies regarding hiring, training, supervising and recognising professional care partners and their contributions. There will be resources to build an environment supporting Person-Centred Care practices and the staffs understand this value system and feel responsible for building and sustaining this approach. #dementia #caregiver #personcentredcare #ccpn #danlinluo

Dr. Natalia from "Dementia Careblazers" has great suggestions that any caregiver can use at some point in their loved ones journey. He is a little tidbit for you 💜💜 #dementiacare #daycationforseniors #alzheimerscare #seniorcare Careblazer, There is something I witness a lot when working with families. It's when we ask questions just to see if the person with dementia knows the answer. It's for our own curiosity not because we need to know. We already know the answer, but we want to see if the person with dementia knows the answer. These questions may sound like: "What day is today?" "Do you know who this is?" "What did I tell you yesterday about dinner?" Asking questions that you already know the answer to just to see if your loved one knows the answer is called "testing." Testing can make the person with dementia feel defensive, upset, anxious, or sad. It also puts strain on the relationship they have with you. You will have plenty of experiences and situations throughout your caregiving journey that will reveal how their memory is doing. You don't need to create more situations out of curiosity. Rather than testing, consider telling. Telling the person with dementia the information you want them to have rather than testing to see if they know the answer is the preferred approach if you care about the relationship you have with them. 💖, Dr. Natali

Are you struggling with the decision to tell others about your loved one's dementia diagnosis? Our latest episode of "Dementia Caregiving for Families" is a must-listen! Here’s why you should tune in: 1️⃣ Build a Support Network: Discover why it’s crucial to share your loved one’s dementia diagnosis early and often. Learn how involving family, friends, and community members can prevent isolation and reduce your stress. 2️⃣ Effective Communication with Healthcare Providers: Get expert tips on how to ensure your concerns are heard by doctors. Understand why true memory loss isn’t part of normal aging and how to advocate for the best care. 3️⃣ Reduce Stigma: Learn practical strategies to talk openly about dementia, fostering understanding and compassion. Help reduce the stigma that makes caregiving even harder. Don’t navigate this journey alone. Watch or listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ebJpJcDi #DementiaCare #CaregivingTips #HealthcareAdvocacy #CommunitySupport #EndTheStigma