By Clearday Research Team Currently, there is little association between patient experience and financial performance, but payers are beginning to focus on it more as the shift to value-based care continues. CMS has increasingly established codes for the entire care cycle of chronic diseases – not…

By Clearday Research Team For a person with dementia, admission to an acute hospital may be both confusing and frightening. Even though many need hospital treatment, the stay could negatively affect their physical, mental and cognitive abilities. Hospital environments and staff interactions contribute to health…

By Clearday Research Team These days, hospitals are facing a severe shortage in staff that’s near impossible to ignore. Although all healthcare professionals in hospital settings face the brunt of this challenge, nurses find it particularly difficult. This can be amplified for those caring for…

By The Clearday Research Team Many healthcare professionals face the challenges of maintaining patient safety, especially when it comes to those who suffer from dementia. A lack of training and education on this complicated, chronic disease along with the severe shortage of dementia specialists, contributes…

By The Clearday Research Team Increasing  demands for dementia care  may strain the availability of dementia care specialists.  Those who suffer from Alzheimer’s require a high amount of robust, quality care.  We believe that many factors may contribute to an under reporting or diagnosis of…