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The Sandwich Generation

The Sandwich Generation is a generation of people (usually in their 30s or 40s) who care for their aging parents while supporting their own children. The different scenarios involved in being a part of the sandwich generation:

  • Traditional: those sandwiched between aging parents who need care and/or help and their own children.
  • Club Sandwich: those in their 50s or 60s sandwiched between aging parents, adult children and grandchildren, or those in their 30s and 40s, with young children, aging parents and grandparents.
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An Introvert’s Guide to Senior Living Communities

Source: A Place for Mom
Senior Living Blog
By: Deb Hipp

Are you or a senior loved one an introvert? If so, you’re probably misunderstood on a regular basis. That’s because people often misjudge an introvert as being aloof or even rude when really, all that person wants is some much-needed time to recharge. Continue reading An Introvert’s Guide to Senior Living Communities

Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)

Source: Ancor

In December 2016, Congress passed the “21st Century Cures Act”, a sweeping legislative package that includes new funding and resources to address a wide variety of medical topics, including the opioid epidemic, the FDA drug approval process, medical research, and behavioral health issues. Importantly for providers, it also includes new requirements for electronic visit verification (EVV) and a penalty for non-compliance starting in 2019.

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