Rural Health
News by Topic: Aging and aging-related services
CDC: Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
Federal Register
Jul 26, 2024 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is allowing an additional 30 days for comments on a proposed information collection titled "Data Collection for the Residential Care Community and Adult Day Services Center Components of the National Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Study." The data collected will include the basic characteristics, services, staffing, and practices of Residential Care Communities (RCCs) and Adult Day Services Centers (ADSCs), and aggregate-level distributions of the demographics, selected health conditions and health care utilization, physical functioning, and cognitive functioning of RCC residents and ADSC participants. Comments are due within 30 days of this notice.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 23, 2024 - Describes new funding for expanded Alzheimer's educational programming in rural Wyoming. Notes the importance of Alzheimer's programs in rural and frontier areas, where populations are aging, diagnoses are expected to increase significantly in the coming years, and caregivers may lack needed supports.
Source: Wyoming Public Media
Jul 10, 2024 - Announces the annual adjustments to the federal and state funding levels and reimbursement rates for the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Updated rates are effective from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 1, 2024 - Announces funding to support 42 programs aimed at improving care for older Americans, including people experiencing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The initiative integrates geriatric training into primary care and also provides families and caregivers of older adults with the knowledge and skills to help them support their loved ones.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Jun 26, 2024 - Outlines the challenges faced by an elderly couple in Danville, VA as they explore options for long-term care. Notes a shortage of options for older adults in many rural communities beyond nursing homes, living with a family member, or aging in place. Highlights the role of Area Agencies on Aging in helping older adults navigate local resources.
Source: Cardinal News
Jun 19, 2024 - Highlights a project led by the City of Quitman, Texas to create a 54-bed dementia care facility. Describes efforts to secure funding for the proposed facility, which is designed after a European model that prioritizes resident independence.
Source: The Texas Tribune