Group Home Funding at Risk … Again
By Rose Hoban Last summer when legislators passed their budget for the present year, one item that was designated for a major cut was..
Long Term Care
Faces of Sequestration: Meals-On-Wheels Sees Funds Drop
Now that the sequester cuts are starting to take effect, health care and social service providers are waiting for the other shoe to drop...
State, Local Officials Have Little Power Over Troubled Adult Care Homes
When the owners of several adult care homes walked away from their duties, there was little recourse for local or state officials who..
Abandoned Rest Home Had Long History of Violations, Fines
Last month, owners of two adult care home abandoned their facilities. The incident reveals weaknesses in North Carolina’s ability to..
Group Home Bill Stalled in N.C. Senate
By Rose Hoban Last week, the N.C. House of Representatives fast-tracked a bill fixing problems with group home funding through their..
No Fix In Sight Yet for Alzheimer’s Special Care Units
As lawmakers work on a fix to the problem of funding for group homes, owners and operators of adult care homes throughout the state are..
Alzheimer’s On The Mind – Changing Roles
In order for caregivers to care for others, they must first take care of themselves. Respite care, or breaks from caregiving, helps many..
Resources for People With Alzheimer’s & Their Families
This list is by no means exhaustive, nor does it represent every county in the state. If you have any suggestions to add to the list, let..
Alzheimer’s On The Mind – Everybody Has Their Limits
When caregivers no longer recognize their loved ones, how do they cope? Some cry through the frustrations, or laugh at the little things..
Alzheimer’s On The Mind – Always Adjusting
Sharing the news and the specifics of one’s disease with friends and family can be difficult and uncomfortable, but receiving emotional..
