UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Nebraska Invests $385,000 to Expand Programs to Support Older Adults, Caregivers and People with Disabilities

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UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Nebraska is investing $385,000 in eight local organizations to expand access to care, strengthen support for caregivers and older adults, and increase workforce opportunities for people with disabilities, particularly in rural and underserved communities across Nebraska. “Families across Nebraska are finding it harder to access the care and resources they need as demand grows and healthcare workforce shortages continue,” said Michael Parnell, RN, CEO of UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Nebraska. “This investment helps caregivers, older adults and people with disabilities access support closer to home to maintain their health and independence.” The funding reflects UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Nebraska’s commitment to strengthening local care systems by supporting community-based programs that make care and resources easier to access and help people pursue greater independence. Why this matters AARP reports that about 1 in 5 Nebraska adults are family caregivers and 46% report financial strain.1 Nebraska also faces a projected shortage of more than 6,000 nurses.2 Meanwhile, 57% of working-age Nebraskans with disabilities are employed, compared with 83% of those without disabilities.3 To help address these challenges, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Nebraska is investing in programs focused on aging support, caregiver respite, disability workforce development and access to care. How the funding helps Nebraskans Supporting older adults’ independence through aging support networks and resourcesNebraska Association of Local Health Directors ($90,000), based in Lincoln, to establish dementia care and aging support networks in rural communities through local partnerships and shared resources. Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership ($45,000), based in Omaha, to expand a financial empowerment program that focuses on long-term financial health for older adults through education, individualized coaching, peer support and matched savings incentives. Supporting caregivers with respite care and servicesEastern Nebraska Office on Aging (ENOA) ($60,000), based in Omaha, to provide respite care and support services that reduce caregiver strain. Munroe-Meyer Institute ($50,000) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, based in Omaha, to deliver adaptive care planning and caregiver support for individuals with intell...

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