Some diabetics confront racial barriers to home health, study finds
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 06, 2021
Hispanic and Native American patients with diabetes are discharged far less to home health from hospitals compared with White patients, according to a recent study.
Study finds depressive symptoms nearly tripled for seniors during pandemic
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 16, 2021
New research shines a light on the devastating impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the mental health of older adults.
Home Care briefs for Thursday, April 1
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 01, 2021
FCC retooling COVID-19 rules … WHO says healthcare workers are at higher risk of insomnia … Wisconsin’s two largest counties vaccinating the homebound … Purdue University launches certificate...
Home Care briefs for Friday, Sept. 24
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 24, 2021
Seniors lost $100M to COVID-19-related fraud in 2020: report … New test could improve mental health access for healthcare professionals … Milliman HealthIO app partnering with Papa Inc. … Always...
Survey finds family caregiver burden is worsening
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Diane Eastabrook
Sep 21, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic is exerting even more pressure on family caregivers, according to a new survey by caregiving benefit firm Family first.
How to expand vaccinations to homebound? Offer door-to-door canvassing for one, nonprofit offers
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 21, 2021
The John A. Hartford Foundation is offering up a playbook to stakeholders trying to get more COVID-19 vaccinations into the arms of the homebound.
Home Care briefs for Friday, June 18
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 18, 2021
Online mental health therapy significantly helped the isolated during pandemic … CMS chief applauds Supreme Court ruling on ACA … Chatbots for dementia patients and caregivers work but need help...
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, June 16
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 16, 2021
Acclivity Health and Vytalize Health partner on plan to improve care for palliative care patients … Alzheimer’s Association endorses FDA approval of Aduhelm, criticizes drug price … PACE growth is...
New home sensor technology helps relieve stress of dementia caregivers, studies find
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 02, 2021
New eye-in-the-sky sensors could help alleviate anxiety, depression and social isolation among dementia caregivers.
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, June 2
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 02, 2021
Virginia governor signs paid sick leave bill for home healthcare workers … New study finds employee burnout is up, while mental health benefits are down … Oregon hospital to close hospice due to...