Reflections of a former family caregiver: Done with the heartache
By
Dan Shapiro
Sep 14, 2021
I am writing frankly about the experience of being a caretaker over a long period of time and the challenge that presents.
As wheelchair-bound therapist, I understand value of PACE for seniors, family caregivers
By
Alyssa Armstrong
Sep 21, 2021
I have dedicated my career to giving people their independence back.
Why we need to pass the Better Care Better Jobs Act
By
Sen. Bob Casey
Aug 03, 2021
As our nation ages, the demand for home- and community-based services will only grow, and now is the time to expand and support the essential workforce that provides this care
A restart to life — in fits and starts
By
Liza Berger
Mar 12, 2021
If the new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services guidance to vaccinated people in non-healthcare settings is intended to be a nudge, it appears that the federal government still has work to do.
Overcoming barriers to palliative care among culturally diverse communities
By
Terri Maxwell, Ph.D.
Sep 09, 2021
Despite the many benefits of palliative care for seriously ill people and their families, deeply held cultural traditions and beliefs of some racial and ethnic groups impact the adoption and utilization...
Realities of long-term care are not so funny, John Oliver says
By
Liza Berger
Apr 16, 2021
What makes John Oliver’s comedic bit so disturbing is the undeniable realism that lies at the heart of it.
How broadcast messaging in home health drives efficient patient and staff engagement
By
AnnaMaria Turano
Jun 29, 2021
Virtual care technology helps home health organizations quickly push mass messages externally and internally. This automation saves valuable staff time (and related labor costs), which would otherwise...
Engaging the LEP patient population with virtual care
By
AnnaMaria Turano
Jul 29, 2021
It is important to be able to communicate effectively with Limited English Proficient home care clients.
Now is the time to invest in a home care franchise
By
Craig Bass
Sep 07, 2021
I have learned three keys to success in home care: hiring the right caregivers, investing in the right technology, and creating opportunities to build connections with clients and their families.
The power of play: Gamification and home care
By
Levi Pavlovsky
May 13, 2021
As home care leaders look to improve their team communication and compliance, they often overlook how technology can provide a way to meaningfully connect with their team and enhance the work experience.