Hospices with higher assisted living volume had lower-quality scores, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 02, 2024
Hospice providers that served higher volumes of assisted living patient days had lower-quality scores, according to a new study.
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.
Report: Rules, incentives could address issues between formal, informal caregivers
By
Joe Jancsurak
Nov 10, 2020
Rules to identify and record information on family caregivers, and incentives to encourage providers to engage with family caregivers, could help overcome communication barriers and trust issues between...
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.
Pandemic drives increase in programs that compensate family caregivers, AARP reports
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 05, 2021
With more family caregivers stepping up to provide home care for loved ones during the pandemic, and with many suffering financial hardship due to lost work or caregiving responsibilities, more states...
Paralyzed Veterans welcomes expansion of family caregivers program
By
Joe Jancsurak
Oct 07, 2020
The Paralyzed Veterans of America organization is embracing the Department of Veterans Affairs’ recent decision to expand its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. The move means...
Bipartisan Credit for Caring Act provides financial boost to family caregivers
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 21, 2021
Bi-partisan legislation providing up to a $5000 nonrefundable federal tax credit for eligible working family caregivers is now winding its way through Congress.
When it comes to vaccines, many family caregivers feel forgotten
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 09, 2021
While paid home caregivers have been prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine, family caregivers — many of whom are too young to qualify so far — have not. That puts them in a difficult position of having...
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.
Bipartisan legislation expected to provide $10 million to support family caregivers
By
Joe Jancsurak
Dec 22, 2020
The Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act is headed to the president’s desk following unanimous passage by the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.