Pilot Program Brings Mental Health Care to Some Elders at Home
. ..Some of that caregiver burden stems from battling to get the caregiver’s loved one bathed, dressed, and transported to medical appointments. To have the option of a house call from a medical professional is only a dream for most caregivers and their care receivers, but this small miracle is actually occurring for some fortunate people through a pilot program called Insights.
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Source: Minding Our Elders - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs
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