by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Oct 21, 2022 | News
November will mark National Family Caregivers month. Studies show that looking after those with special needs exacts a toll on caregivers. This Thanksgiving season, shift your focus a little and remember that you must take care of yourself if you want to continue...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Oct 14, 2022 | News
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a new Medicaid home health benefit designed for children with such medically complex conditions as cerebral palsy, severe autism, muscular dystrophy, and serious mental health illness. To secure the...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Oct 14, 2022 | News
A large majority of caregivers looking after family members or friends with special needs say they are so focused on their duties that they put off addressing their own needs — and the COVID-19 pandemic has made things even tougher for them, according to a recent...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Oct 7, 2022 | News
A diagnosis of dementia, a category of diseases affecting memory and thinking that includes Alzheimer’s disease, can feel overwhelming and upsetting. You might worry that you will lose control over your life and ability to make your own decisions. Fortunately,...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Oct 7, 2022 | News
When an incapacitated person cannot make personal or financial decisions, state courts may appoint a guardian to assist the individual with determining where to live, what kind of care to receive, or how to manage finances. In some cases, guardians may wish to move...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Oct 1, 2022 | News
Medicaid is a state- and federally funded health program for lower-income persons of all ages. For applicants who fall into certain categories, Medicaid imposes specific rules on how much income and resources they can have and still qualify for benefits. Each state...
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