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Transitioning Alabama's Loved Ones Home
01/01/2006 | Requests *Summary
This report focuses on individuals with Alzheimer's and other dementias. The project instituted a comprehensive system to support enduring changes in the delivery of community-based assistance for Medicaid eligible persons with dementia. The projects two goals: facilitate hospital-to-home transitions for individuals wishing to stay in the community; and field test a nursing home-to-community transition program for eligible individuals. The workbook used in discharge planner training is included.
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Keywords
Nursing Facility Transition; dementia; Alzheimer's disease; discharge planners; hospital-to-home; nursing home-to-community
Topic
Aging Issues, Consumer/Participant Direction, Transition/Diversion from Institutions
Type/Tool
Assessments, Checklists, Manuals, Reports
Source
Grantee produced, Alabama
State
Alabama
Date Created
06/19/2007
Contact
Irene Collins
Alabama Department of Senior Services
334-242-5743
Alabama Department of Senior Services
334-242-5743
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* Reflects requests since January 1, 2007
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