This is one time when a governor’s decision to ignore the Supreme Court will come at a high cost. For others, that is.
Senior living will never be the same
By
John O'Connor
Dec 09, 2021
Senior living is the best thing that ever happened to older adults and their children. But it needs to evolve to avoid being left behind.
Here’s how COVID-19 affected U.S. online searches, trends and behavior in the senior care industry
By
Karina Tama-Rutigliano
Sep 28, 2021
The data shows that users were looking more for home care services versus assisted living facilities and nursing homes, potentially due to concern about COVID-19. Research also shows that consumers are...
Smart home and medical alert systems help seniors stay protected and connected with caregivers from afar
By
Andy Droney
Sep 17, 2021
For caregivers who are unable to physically visit their patients or loved ones, smart home technology can be a unique solution as they allow caregivers to check in remotely and even help recognize when...
The COVID-19 turn of the screw
By
Liza Berger
Aug 27, 2021
This move toward mandates no doubt is a bitter pill for providers to swallow.
Robotics are changing life at home for seniors
By
Michael Cantor, M.D., J.D.
Aug 10, 2021
Companion robots are evolving to meet the increased needs of seniors, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, including loneliness, lack of support for aging in place and poor connectivity with healthcare teams.
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.
Home care touches everyone
By
Liza Berger
Jul 16, 2021
As I listened to lawmakers promote the Better Care Better Jobs Act on Monday, I was struck by how personal the discussion around home care is. Basically, it is one of those great equalizers that puts everyone,...
The unmet needs of palliative care patients
By
Jeremy Powell
Amer Alnajar, M.D.
Jul 13, 2021
As an industry, we need to better communicate the value of palliative care to both providers and patients.
An acute interest in home care
By
Liza Berger
Jul 09, 2021
The tea leaves seem to be suggesting that acute home care services may eventually overtake the traditional service model.