It is hard to find the right people to provide care for your loved one. You need someone who you can trust and who understands their specific needs. Sometimes, the best caregiver for your family member is… you! In many cases, family members can be paid by the state to care for their loved one…
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We are diving deeper into why tracking SDOH is important. And, we’ll talk about what we are doing to improve health outcomes.
The quality of someone’s local schools. How stable their job is. If they have friends and family to support them. What do these things all have in common? They are all non-medical factors that can impact a person’s health. These factors, and more, are Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).
When it comes to healthcare, making decisions about your medical treatment is crucial, especially in situations where you may not be able to express your wishes due to illness, injury, or incapacitation. This is where a Living Will and Advance Health Directives come into play.
It is hard enough to find people to provide care who you can trust and who understand your needs. It can be even harder to keep those good caregivers on your team once you find them. With the current shortage of caregivers, we are in a crisis. According to the ANCOR 2024 survey, 90% of people said…
February 21st is National Caregiver Day, and March 3rd is Caregiver Appreciation Day. In honor of the caregivers who keep our programs going, Palco will be celebrating caregiving during the entire month of March! Caregiver Testimonials We want to hear about your best and brightest caregivers, the ones who are always there in the clutch,…
Receiving the news that a loved one has been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), cognitive disabilities, or any significant disability can be life altering for both the individual and those around them. The road ahead may seem uncertain and filled with challenges, and often, it’s difficult to know where…
Across the United States, Native American communities face unique challenges when it comes to accessing healthcare and social services. Fortunately, there are programs designed to address these needs and empower individuals with disabilities and elders to live fulfilling lives within their own communities. These programs are known as Home and Community Based Services (HCBS). Native…