Medication safety solution company Tabula Rasa HealthCare sees expanded interest in PACE … Home care industry taking another shot at worker OT rule … Robots helps the homebound communicate with families...
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...
Peer-to-Peer: All American Home Care battles burnout, beefs up benefits and bonuses to boost retention
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 24, 2021
To say the past year has been a challenge for All American Home Care would be an understatement.
Study: Anxiety and depression widespread in older adults due to pandemic
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 01, 2021
A new study found the ongoing pandemic is causing increased anxiety and depression in seniors.
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.
New online resource offers services for older adults, caregivers during public health emergencies
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 23, 2021
A new online resource library launched Monday connects organizations serving older adults and their caregivers with programs and services that can help during public emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
Ninety percent of U.S. employers surveyed are pushing COVID-19 vaccinations; access still a barrier for...
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 03, 2021
Nine out of 10 U.S. and U.K. employers said they are either urging their workers to get COVID-19 shots or requiring them to get vaccinated.
Humana’s new CenterWell brand could offer in-home care
By
Diane Eastabrook
Mar 29, 2021
In-home healthcare could be in the future for Humana’s CenterWell primary care centers.