Few companies realize the implications working caregivers have on their internal costs and their bottom line. The rewards are there for companies that provide assistance to the working caregivers.
The author proposes that necessary action be taken to correct the lack of accountability and proper fiscal controls with the Medicaid system. Medicaid fraud has negatively affected the lives of Floridians living in rural and metropolitan areas.
The modernization of the Medicare program has become less appealing to elders because it limits their choices. This has led elders to become their own independent agents and less vulnerable to becoming political capital during elections.
The author shares her experience in care giving, which began with her parents. She discusses her many challenges and insights as a caregiver which changed her outlook in life.
The author discusses why it is so important to make sure Medicaid is protected from policy changes that will impact the ability of the middle class to access home and community based services.
The article discusses the views of Secretary Hernandez of the Department of Elderly Affairs on holding providers accountable for state and federal monies.
The article discusses why a viable Nursing Home Provider Network is not going to exist any time soon.
During the interview Hernandez says that she is a caregiver and she will make everything possible to help other caregivers. She explains that caregivers need guidance regarding politics and finance in order to provide the most efficient care.
Hernandez talks about how the image of elderly changed with years from negative to “positive and compassionate”. She also describes this “compassionat” image and what caused the misconception in the first place.
Dr. Hernández discusses what successes are to the caregiver, how she feels they are unique to each caregiving situation and how the government sees it all. She also speaks about the caregiving initiative.
Dr. Hernández describes what Consumer Directed Care is about and how it could support caregivers who are caring for loved ones at home. This is an issue caregivers need to understand in order to better advocate for themselves.
