LifeSpan Care Management Blog
Mental & Behavioral Health at The Holidays: The Elephant in the Room
The holiday season like Thanksgiving, often regarded as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration, can also be a time when the elephant in the room makes its presence felt: mental and behavioral health issues. While gatherings with family and friends are...
Understanding Care Management in Healthcare: A Focus on Cognitive Health and Aging Adults
In our healthcare system for many aging adults, cognitive health becomes a significant concern. Conditions like dementia and Alzheimer's disease can impact not only the individual but also their families and caregivers. In these situations, a comprehensive and...
Difference Between Hospice Care and Palliative Care
Understanding the Difference Between Hospice Care and Palliative Care: The Role of Care Management When facing a serious illness or terminal condition, individuals and their families often grapple with complex decisions about their medical care and quality of life....
ACO Information Technology
ACO Information Technology: Creating a Bridge for Care Providers Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have emerged as a pivotal model in the healthcare landscape, aiming to enhance the quality of patient care while controlling costs. Information technology (IT) plays...
What is a Mental Health Case Manager
What is a Mental Health Case Manager and What Do They Do? Mental health is a critical aspect of overall quality of life for any age. For older adults facing mental health challenges often requires a comprehensive and coordinated approach to their care. Mental Health...
Diabetes in Older Adults
Diabetes in Older Adults: Care Management and Support Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, and its prevalence among older adults is on the rise. Managing diabetes in older adults requires a comprehensive approach that takes...
A Guide to Transitional Care Management for Aging Adults with Cancer
Aging adults diagnosed with cancer face unique challenges that require specialized care and support. Transitional care management plays a crucial role in ensuring a smooth transition between different healthcare settings, such as hospital to home or from active...
How Does Chronic Illness Affect Quality of Life?
Chronic illnesses are long-term conditions that significantly impact individuals' physical, emotional, and social well-being. These conditions often require ongoing management, presenting challenges that can affect various aspects of one's life. The question “How...
10 Chronic Illnesses and Effective Chronic Disease Management
80% of health dollars are spent on treating chronic illness, affecting millions of individuals and imposing a significant burden on healthcare systems. These long-term conditions require ongoing management to minimize symptoms, prevent complications, and improve...
ACO Case Managers: Why Patients Are Struggling
What are Accountable Care Organizations? In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have emerged as a promising model aimed at improving patient outcomes and reducing costs. Central to the success of an ACO is the role of case...
Managing Chronic Conditions for Older Adults
As we age, our bodies go through a natural process of wear and tear, which can lead to the development of chronic conditions. Chronic conditions are defined as health conditions that last for a long time and require ongoing medical attention. Examples of chronic...
Case Managers and Families: Communication is Key
Effective communication is an essential component of the healthcare system, especially when it comes to caring for patients who require long-term support, such as those with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or mental health conditions. One aspect of effective...