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Made Better By Caring

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A good caregiver becomes a member of your family and helps you or your loved one remain healthy, active, and part of the community.  They provide the compassionate care needed to make it through day-to-day activities while assisting you to maintain your desired level of independence. The goal to...

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Nursing Services also known as Private Duty or Skilled Nursing

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Nurses deliver skilled nursing to infants, children, adults, elderly and those with complex medical needs. These Nursing services are available on an, long-term, or hourly basis up to 24-hours of care. Nurses provide an array of in-home supports designed to ensure the highest level of independence and prevent acute...

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Stay Safe and Healthy in Your Own Home

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In-home care is a safe alternative to nursing homes and long-term hospital stays, allowing you to remain in your home as circumstances change. Consumer Direct Care Network provides Nursing (often called Private Duty Nursing), Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS), and Medication Dispenser Units through our Nursing division (also known...

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We Are All Connected By A Shared Common Vision

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Consumer Direct Care Network (CDCN) has worked to help Montanans stay healthy and safe in their homes since 1990. We serve Montanans in a range of capacities including through Community First Choice (CFC) and Personal Assistance Services (PAS) caregiving, Private Duty Nursing (through the Big Sky Waiver, EPSDT program,...

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Direct Support Professional Recognition Week

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During Direct Support Professional Recognition Week (September 8-14, 2019), we salute the more than 4.4 million Direct Support Professionals (DSP) who provide services for individuals with disabilities and older adults. This is often challenging work that is not glamorous, well recognized, or highly paid. Nevertheless, it is work that...

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Nominate Your Caregiver

Announcement| DSP Appreciation

Is your caregiver the Direct Support Professional (DSP) of the Year? We want to know about it! Consumer Direct Care Network understands how important DSPs are to helping people maximize their independence in their homes and community. Across the nation, dedicated DSPs provide essential caregiving and give individuals the...

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The Question is “Why”?

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Family and Friends often struggle with the question of why a person would choose to end their own life. In many cases, the question is complicated and remains open-ended. Every year more than 250 Montanans die by suicide. According to the Missoula City-County Health Department, Montana has the highest...

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Bikes for Kids

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The heart of Missoula can be felt every day through the gracious acts of our neighbors. One example of this is the anonymous community member who donates bikes to the Missoula County Sheriff’s Department. In return, the Sheriff’s Department gives the bikes to kids in need who are excited to receive a...

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New Provider Directory

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Consumer Direct Care Network is excited to launch the NEW Provider Directory for Montana. This directory works to connect participants (service recipients) with available, local caregivers who can support them to stay independent and healthy in their home and community. To access the directory, click: https://providers.consumerdirectcare.com/ Whether you’re a...

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Disability vote & what it means

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“Vote as if your life depends on it… because it does.” – Justin Dart. This quote not only emphasizes our responsibility to exercise our civil right to vote, it also communicates that securing our rights and freedoms is a continued effort. Preserving the dignity of all people and defining...

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