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“Sharing the Load: How to Empower and Leverage Diverse Expertise to Expand First Response” “Freedom House Ambulance Service pioneered emergency response in the U.S. by leveraging relationships within the community to expand first response efforts using community-based medical responders. Now, these kinds of programs have evolved into what typically involve mobile teams staffed by professionals trained in behavioral health de-escalation, assessment, and response. RSVP for this event and learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMZN5vzp”

→ Navigating the complex landscape of assisted living and memory care costs can feel overwhelming. In our latest short clip, Christopher Curran simplifies the journey by explaining the levels of care and how costs rise with increasing care needs. From basic assistance to specialized memory care, he breaks down in an easy-to-follow way, helping families understand what to expect. We're here to guide seniors and their families through the continuum of care. Our service is free to the families and seniors we help. Have you come across families who are currently grappling with issues along the spectrum of senior care? CarePatrol of Connecticut & New York

From the American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine: August 2024: This article discusses the need for providers to build trust with patients to promote advance care planning, minimizing racial disparities at end of life. "Health care professionals should invite Black patients with serious illnesses to explore the sources of their strengths and identify their core values to work toward developing directives for the nature and place of their end-of-life and help to mitigate disparities in high quality end-of-life care."

We're proud to be working with Ladder to implement the Surviving Adolescence Parenting Program. Now that the first round of parents have graduated, the results speak for themselves! ⭐ 100% of parents believe that their relationship with their child improved. ⭐ 100% of parents feel more confident in opportunities to connect with their child. ⭐ 100% of parents felt the Surviving Adolescence program provided them with the relevant tools to build their relationship with their family. When parents were asked to describe the program using one word, words including 'helpful', 'informative', 'caring', 'involved', 'empowering', 'safe space' and 'calm' were mentioned.

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Nashville General may be 134 years old, but it leads the way in innovation and accessibility. Through the Webb hub and spoke model, individuals at risk are connected to healthy food in the hospital food pharmacy, health literacy and educational support through their faith communities, and medical care to prevent crisis visits to the Emergency Department. Learn about the work Dr. Joseph Webb and his team are doing in this blog post https://bit.ly/3VEl1DA

Maria Paula Henao, MD, recently shared her knowledge and expertise as a planner and participant in the Project ECHO (Extension for Community Health Outcomes) clinician education series on understanding PI. Learn more about the project focused on helping health care professionals recognize the signs of PI to take appropriate and timely steps to diagnosis: https://bit.ly/4aGTZAu

Don't miss the insightful interview below discussing the crucial need for planning ahead for senior care and how we can provide support for you and your loved ones. #CarePatrol #SeniorCare #AssistedLiving

As states continue to prioritize opportunities to enhance services for children with chronic illnesses, behavioral and special health care needs, and medical complexities. Our new resource center includes tools for states addressing and advancing systems of care for children and youth with chronic and complex needs. Learn more at https://loom.ly/jah_LLA

Carve time out from your calendar and EMBRACE Change! Click the link below to register for this insightful webinar! ❤️