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Q: As smaller nursing homes and facilities that once catered to minority residents closed, there’s a cultural competency gap. Most pointedly in the kitchen, where beloved cultural food options are removed in favor of generic menu mainstays.

Cultural sensitivity plays a significant role in food and identity . Food is not only a means of nourishment but also a way to express cultural identity and facilitate cross-cultural interactions. Inadequate access to cultural foods can lead to cultural stress and affect one's identity and well-being. At Unity Home Care we cook healthy home cooked meals.

Question 1

Despite the growing need, only 1 in 3 black adults that require mental healthcare receive it.

Accepted Answer

County waiver programs pay for physical, behavioral, and mental health group homes through Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers, which are part of the Medicaid program.

Question 2

Did you know that the Elderly Waiver(EW Waiver) program is a federal Medicaid waiver program that provides home and community-based(residential assisted living) services for people 65 and older who are eligible for Medical Assistance(MA).

Accepted Answer

The EW program is a federal Medicaid waiver program that funds home and community-based services for people who:

Are 65 or older
Require the level of care provided in a nursing home
Choose to live in the community
Are eligible for Medical Assistance (MA) payment of long-term care (LTC) services

Question 3

As smaller nursing homes and facilities that once catered to minority residents closed, there’s a cultural competency gap.  Most pointedly in the kitchen, where beloved cultural food options are removed in favor of generic menu mainstays.

Accepted Answer

Cultural sensitivity plays a significant role in food and identity. Food is not only a means of nourishment but also a way to express cultural identity and facilitate cross-cultural interactions. Inadequate access to cultural foods can lead to cultural stress and affect one's identity and well-being. At Unity Home Care we cook healthy home cooked meals.

Question 4

The result is older Americans may be left out of living situations that can create community, prevent isolation and provide help with daily tasks while allowing for a level of personal independence.

Accepted Answer

Racial disparities exist in nursing home care, with Black residents more likely to die due to COVID-19, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation report published in October 2020. One major issue: Black aging people are more likely to be sent to bad nursing homes.

Question 5

Minority Americans are less likely to use residential care communities, such as assisted-living facilities, and more likely to live in nursing homes, CNHI News and The Associated Press found. The opposite is true for white Americans.

Accepted Answer

We like to emphasize the critical importance of maintaining smaller staff-to-resident ratios and fewer residents per facility. Research indicates that such measures significantly reduce the transmission of infectious diseases, ensuring a safer environment for our residents. By fostering closer interactions between staff and residents, we can enhance care quality and promptly address health concerns. Prioritizing these strategies is essential for safeguarding our community’s well-being.

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