Leisure Care expands virtual reality program to communities nationwide
By
John O'Connor
May 23, 2024
In an effort to serve more residents, Leisure Care is expanding its use of virtual reality technology to 24 of its communities nationwide.
House measures would extend telehealth services beyond year-end deadline
By
John O'Connor
May 06, 2024
Two separate House bills would make several pandemic-era telehealth waivers permanent, aiming to bridge the gap between urban and rural areas.
States grapple with how and whether to regulate AI
By
John O'Connor
May 02, 2024
States are taking the lead in regulating artificial intelligence, a technology that is reshaping various sectors, including senior living.
Researchers harness tech tools to better understand and determine brain aging
By
John O'Connor
Apr 17, 2024
University of Florida researchers have shown how common clinical brain MRIs can be harnessed to better understand the body’s inner workings. This breakthrough could lead to earlier detection of cognitive...
Home care briefs for Monday, Sept. 28
Sep 28, 2020
New music program guidelines for dementia caregivers … Vote on prioritizing distribution of future COVID-19 vaccine delayed by CDC advisory group … Outcomes improve with high-intensity resistance...
Postal service changes have delayed prescription drug deliveries: report
By
John O'Connor
Sep 28, 2020
Staffing and equipment reductions ordered by the new postmaster general have significantly slowed mail-order drug deliveries, according to a new report from Senate Democrats.
Nurse with the meds is stuck in traffic? In Helsinki, it’s no big deal
By
John O'Connor
Sep 23, 2020
Getting medications to home care recipients in large metropolitan areas can be a challenge. Especially if the nurse carrying them is delayed. Finland’s largest city has found a way around the problem:...
CMS finalizes chronic kidney disease payment model
By
John O'Connor
Sep 22, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has finalized an alternative payment model for patients with chronic kidney disease.
Home care group seeks clarity on new sick leave exemption
By
John O'Connor
Sep 17, 2020
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice is calling on the Labor Department to clarify its most recent leave exemption guidance. The organization is asking whether the exemption covers all aides...
Home care briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 16
By
John O'Connor
Sep 16, 2020
Iowa county’s home care program comes under fire … Home care operator offers quarantine care … Independence care program targets smoother transitions