Strategies to Promote Independence in Your Clients with Dementia May 12 @ 10:10 am – 11:10 am Globally, the number of individuals with dementia will nearly triple by 2050. There is an impending need, and an opportunity, for Home Health agencies to assist people with dementia in maintaining their current level of function in the home setting. Behavioral and functional issues are often the precipitant to a higher level of care. What can your agency do to enhance your dementia c

Why Should You Provide Behavioral Health Now? May 12 @ 11:15 am – 12:15 pm The Covid-19 Pandemic has brought to light the explosive need for Mental Health Services. A June Report (reference) showed that 40% of people admitted they struggled with mental health and substance abuse issues. Quarantines and shutdowns due to COVID-19 have made it hard for people to access behavioral health services. Our home care clients suffer from increased isolation which causes depression and a

How COVID Increased Behavioral Health Needs and What Your Agency Can Do to Address Them ​ A mental health crisis triggered by COVID-19 is escalating rapidly. US adults are now 8 times more likely to meet criteria for experiencing serious mental stress. According to US. census bureau data as of May 2020, one third of Americans report symptoms of depression and anxiety. Suicide rates in some cities are predicted to be greater than deaths from COVID-19. Mental illness has profou