Lawyer, former care partner. Interests: research on dementias & aging care, neuroplasticity; contracts, informed consent, privacy in healthcare; AI alignment
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👉‼️"Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from implementing, administering, or enforcing the minimum staffing levels required for long-term care (LTC) facilities included in an April 2024 CMS final rule until October 1, 2034."‼️
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The budget reconciliation law signed by President Trump includes dozens of provisions that affect Medicaid, the ACA, and Medicare.
KFF’s new summary and timeline track when each health provision takes effect: on.kff.org/3U8LlEj
Generic Drugs: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) youtu.be/TM1EbMKhT4Y?si=V5LA… via @YouTube
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Sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, carries an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. It can, in part, be prevented by lifestyle factors, especially exercise. But there's no approved treatment. Here's a new optimistic review that this is about to change @NatRevDrugDisc
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"Researchers linked the increase in mortality to cuts in salary and staffing levels.
The findings amplify concerns about the growth of this for-profit ownership model in health care delivery."
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Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here's how to do it apnews.com/article/brain-gam…
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#AlzChat 3pmEST/8pmUK Topic today: Online resources for dementia care @KarrieMarshall
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"Greater visibility into unusual cases like this will enable psychology professionals to be vigilant for timely differential [&]diagnostic testing,…impact the treatment[&]progression of the illness, ultimately influencing quality of life[&]well-being…"
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"Kong’s research into abused caregivers identified a dynamic that clinicians often missed. 'We never asked about the relationship…'"
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#AlzChat How people with dementia could benefit from cooking: After diagnosis, a renowned cookbook author continues cooking with help from friends. Their tips may be useful for others with dementia: brainandlife.org/articles/af… via @RobFirpCapp
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#AlzChat 3pmEST/8pmUK Topic today: Bird watching in dementia care @KarrieMarshall @nursesKidONE @AlzJoyThruTears @bethyb1886 @UnicornSpark @Mycarematters @artsaging @THEVDOVault @helenfindlay @wecaredesign
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But let's say celebrating special occasions with somebody living with dementia - their birthday, a loved one's birthday and so on.
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in what context? will try and join later! #rightsforresidents
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@Justacarehomeg1 @janis_cottee @helenfindlay @nursesKidONE @kt2690 @rightsforresid2 #Diverseaz on Thursday: Dementia: how can one mark celebrations such as births, birthdays, anniversaries and weddings? 8pmBST/3pmET
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It’s time for #AlzChat Topic today: Using reminiscence in dementia care
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#AlzChat 3pmEST/8pmUK Topic today: Using reminiscence in dementia care @KarrieMarshall @nursesKidONE @AlzJoyThruTears @bethyb1886 @UnicornSpark @Mycarematters @artsaging @THEVDOVault @helenfindlay @wecaredesign
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#AlzChat - mindfulness and stillness can support calm, connection, emotional safety, and presence in dementia care. This does not have to be formal meditation - more about shared moments of quiet awareness. Have the courage to connect in silence
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Hi and welcome to #AlzChat 3pmEST/8pmUK Topic today: Mindfulness and stillness in dementia care
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It’s time for #AlzChat Topic today: Mindfulness and stillness in dementia care
@KarrieMarshall
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@AlzJoyThruTears
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@Mycarematters
@artsaging
@THEVDOVault
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#AlzChat 3pmEST/8pmUK Topic today: Mindfulness and stillness in dementia care @KarrieMarshall @nursesKidONE @AlzJoyThruTears @bethyb1886 @UnicornSpark @Mycarematters @artsaging @THEVDOVault @helenfindlay @wecaredesign