Help at Home closes on two acquisitions … Study finds anxiety and depression soared during pandemic … Fabric could become the next form of wearable technology … LifeBio gets NIH grant to focus...
Expanded New York program keeps homebound seniors mentally and socially fit
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 07, 2021
Two New York senior service organizations are helping homebound seniors sharpen their minds and their social skills. The New York State Office for the Aging, The Association on Aging in New York and social...
Burnout among healthcare workers on the rise, study finds
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 01, 2021
More than a third of healthcare workers are at increased risk of burnout, according to a new study by digital solutions firm meQuilibrium.
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
By
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.
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.
Humana’s new $25M investment could help more seniors age in place
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 13, 2021
Humana is ponying up $25 million to increase the supply of affordable housing in eight states
HHS spending $103 million to reduce healthcare worker burnout
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 20, 2021
The Healthcare industry is getting $103 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to battle worker burnout.
If Medicare adds more benefits, Medicare Advantage might feel need to do the same: public policy expert
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 15, 2021
As Senate Democrats quibble over what Medicare expansion might look like, home care observers are wondering what a larger program might mean for Medicare Advantage, which increasingly is insuring more...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, June 29
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 29, 2021
Arosa acquires Family Staffing Solutions … AccentCare partners with Swift Medical on wound care … HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra supports possible telehealth expansion … OIG recommends Oregon hospice...