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A new Medicare proposal would cover training for family caregivers

Fewer than 30% of caregivers have conversations with health professionals about how to help loved ones, expert says.

Patti LaFleur’s mother, Linda LaTurner, moved into her home after her dementia progressed and care became complicated. “My mom had always been a very happy easygoing person. But she withdrew from social situations and cried a lot,” LaFleur says. (Patti LaFleur/KFF Health News/TNS)
Patti LaFleur’s mother, Linda LaTurner, moved into her home after her dementia progressed and care became complicated. “My mom had always been a very happy easygoing person. But she withdrew from social situations and cried a lot,” LaFleur says. (Patti LaFleur/KFF Health News/TNS)
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For the first time, it would authorize Medicare payments to health care professionals to train informal caregivers who manage medications, assist loved ones and oversee the use of medical equipment.
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