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MDHS Spotlights National Family Caregivers Month: Encouraging Mississippians to “Plug into Care”
This November, the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) recognizes November as National Family Caregivers Month and this year’s theme: “Plug into Care”. MDHS invites caregivers to connect with support…
SHIP Provides Free and Unbiased Medicare Guidance
Medicare open enrollment is October 15, 2025 through December 7, 2025. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) helps eligible Mississippians navigate the choices available for joining, switching, or updating…
Giving a Voice to the Vulnerable
The Role of Mississippi’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program When we think about long-term care facilities—such as nursing homes, assisted living centers, and personal care homes—we often picture safe, supportive environments that…
MDHS Highlights Long Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, October 2025
Ensuring the health, safety, welfare, and rights of residents in long-term care facilities. Across the state of Mississippi, residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, along with family…
Governor Reeves Declares May as “Older Americans Month” in Mississippi
Governor Tate Reeves has designated May as “Older Americans Month” in Mississippi. This recognition of the invaluable contributions of older adults highlights the importance of supporting their well-being within our…
Caring for Our Caregivers: MDHS Enhances Support Programs for Mississippi’s Aging Population
(Jackson, Miss.) – November is National Caregiver Month, which is dedicated to recognizing and supporting caregivers as they provide essential care for others. This year’s theme is “Caregiving Around the…
Navigating Medicare Made Easy with SHIP
Medicare open enrollment is October 15, 2025 through December 7, 2025. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) helps eligible Mississippians navigate the choices available for joining, switching, or updating…
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman brings peace to families during troubled times
MDHS Ombudsman serves as the voice of the residents of long-term care facilities (Jackson, Miss.) – The COVID-19 pandemic has created new concerns for families of our aging population and…