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Asian Americans and Mental Health: Why Tailored Care Matters

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) compared Asian Americans (AA) and white Americans. They found that AA adults are almost three times less likelyto use mental health services. That is, 6.4% of AA adults compared with 17.6% of white adults. Furthermore, Asian … See more

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Penn Asian Senior Services

WEBContact Us for Comprehensive Homecare. Let our team of caretaking professionals improve the lives of your loved ones. If you’re interested in any of our services, get in touch with …

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Primary Care Coming to PASSi

WEBThe new program will add primary care to the services PASSi already offers like homecare, adult day care, and benefits assistance. This is all part of our mission to help Asian …

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Affordable Family Care, at Home

WEBAffordable Family Care, at Home. Whether it is care for yourself, a parent, or a cherished grandparent, PASSi's Home Health Aides (HHAs) can provide you with the support and …

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Homecare Services

WEBComprehensive Care for Seniors. Penn Asian Senior Services provides homecare services for seniors across the five-county Greater Philadelphia Region. To meet the needs of all …

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How Medicaid Can Make Senior Homecare More Affordable

WEBAll these factors explain why Medicaid is the most common payment option. If you qualify, it will cover a home health aide to help you age in place. Of the $235 billion spent on long …

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The Care Gap: Why We Need More Home Health Aides

WEBHome health aides (HHAs) are the most in-demand workers in the country. According to analysis of the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be 1.3 million …

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Medicaid Limits and Pay for Caregivers

WEBDespite high demand for caregivers, home health aides (HHAs) are still underpaid.Adjusted for inflation, their pay has only risen by about $0.20 over the past decade. That seems to …

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Loneliness vs. Isolation: Why Senior Centers Need to Address Both

WEBA meta-analysis in BMC Public Health found that approximately 50% of people over 60 are at risk for social isolation. Likewise, one-third will experience some degree of loneliness …

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The Warning Signs of a Fall, and How to Prevent it

WEBIn the bathroom, grab bars, a raised toilet seat, and a shower chair can all help to prevent falls. But the most important, and the easiest, thing you can do is wear the right shoes. …

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Penn Asian Vocational Institute

WEBThe Penn Asian Vocational Institute is dedicated to providing individuals from all walks of life with the tools they need to become excellent caretakers. If you are interested in any …

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Jubilee Center Adult Day Care

WEBEach day we provide free transportation for seniors to participate in engaging activities, socialization, health screenings, exercise, and a nutritious Asian lunch. In addition to …

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Evergreen Center

WEBWe designed our classes for a challenging workout that is right for any age, especially seniors. Build the strength, flexibility, and mobility to stay active. After you work out, you …

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How Race and Gender Keep Caregivers Underpaid

WEBOf the approximately 2.3 million home care workers, 86 percent are women, 62 percent are people of color, and 31 percent are immigrants. Even among caregivers, men earn …

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How to Stay in Your Home as Long as Possible

WEBOverall, finding a quality home health aide can help you stay at home longer, and enjoy greater health. You Need to Be Proactive. The most important thing to keep in mind is …

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How to Get Paid for Caring for Family Members

WEBPaying out-of-pocket gets expensive quickly. The median price for long-term in-home care is around $50,000 a year, but the average American household has only saved about …

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What To Do When Medicaid Denies You Coverage

WEBUnder the law, you can appeal if Medicaid denies you coverage, or if they stop providing you with a certain service. You cannot appeal changes to the law, only facts about your …

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What You Need to Know about PA’s Estate Recovery Program

WEBFor instance, suppose Pennsylvania pays $100,000 from Medicaid for a person’s care. That $100,000 might include payments for nursing homes, in-home care, hospital stays, or …

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