AGE-u-cate Training Institute Blog

Empathy training and skill-building tools are crucial for individuals involved in hospice care, whether they are professionals or family members. Hospice care is a specialized form of support designed to offer comfort and assistance to individuals nearing the end of their lives. It usually takes place in a home or hospital setting and requires a high level of empathy and compassion from those providing care.

As communities work to better serve and support individuals living with dementia and their caregivers, adult day centers are proving to be invaluable resources for meeting a variety of needs.

In the ever-evolving landscape of senior living, a noticeable trend has emerged over the past few years, gaining even more momentum in the wake of the pandemic. Seniors across the country are redefining their preferences, gravitating towards alternatives like home care and community-based services such as adult day care. The desire for independence and the comfort of aging in a familiar home environment have driven this shift, but it's essential to recognize that this decision isn't without its implications.

As of July 31, 2023, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Center for Innovation (CMS) announced a new payment model designed to promote care and support for people with traditional Medicare insurance or dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid living with dementia in the community. 

Empathy is our desire and willingness to see as others see and to feel as they feel. Perhaps Atticus Finch said it best in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird: