Aging and Elderly Archives

Nutrition in Individuals with IDD and Older Adults

Addressing Nutrition Concerns for Individuals with IDD and Older Adults

Sr. Industry Policy Analyst Linda Nakagawa examines nutrition as a Social Determinant of Health (SDoH) in IDD and aging populations.

Linda Nakagawa March 14, 2022

Wait List Management: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Funding Update

CMS has fully approved 48 states’ spending plans, 20 of which plan to use the funding to directly address waitlists.

Stephanie Crouch January 18, 2022

1915c waivers by the numbers presented by MediSked

Wait List Management: Challenges and Solutions to Improve Outcomes

Across the United States, there are over 800,000 individuals waiting for waiver services and the number grows each year. Additional funding from the American Rescue Plan could make a huge difference in access to services.

Stephanie Crouch & Diedra Kirk May 24, 2021

Caregiver Perspectives

MediSked Director of Quality Brenda Harvey volunteered to share her story as a tribute to her father and other older Americans.

Brenda Harvey May 20, 2021

COVID-19: Perspectives from State Government – CMS Guidance & State Responses

MediSked Solutions Owner Stephanie Crouch applies her experience working in state government to summarize the actions CMS has taken to address COVID-19 in support of Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), as well as review the examples of Nebraska and North Carolina and their responses within their state plan and waiver programs.

Stephanie Crouch April 14, 2020

Spreading Awareness of Elder Abuse

We all deserve to lead happy and healthy lives free from abuse as we age, yet older people are mistreated more often than we think.

MediSked June 17, 2019

Medicaid and Medicare Turn 53

Medicare and Medicaid have become vital resources to help these individuals live meaningful lives in the community with independence and autonomy.

MediSked July 30, 2018

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