Rural seniors face additional vaccination challenges
By
Diane Eastabrook
Mar 10, 2021
In late January, healthcare providers in remote Aroostook County, Maine, needed help getting the word out about the COVID-19 vaccine to its 70,000 residents — about a quarter of whom are elderly. They...
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 22
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 22, 2021
Study: Internet use can improve cognitive function of seniors … SEIU poll finds majority of Americans support investment in home care … COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy found in 32% of healthcare workers...
How medication home delivery can drive accuracy, adherence and safety for vulnerable populations
By
Bob Rowland
Aug 17, 2021
Through automation and at-home delivery, pharmacies can expand their customer base, keep vulnerable populations at home and adherent, and support their bottom lines.
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, May 5
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 05, 2021
HHS designates $1B to improve COVID-19 response and increase vaccinations in rural communities … COVID-19 California voters want to prioritize aging services: survey … Forefront Health reports 60%...
Senior living preferred over nursing homes for long-term care needs, but home still rules: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 04, 2021
When it comes to choosing a congregate setting for long-term care needs, 10% of adults in a recent study said they would prefer a senior living community, compared with 2% wanting to age in a nursing home....
Home care providers protest bill calling for more industry oversight
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 28, 2021
Legislation that would establish a home care standards board in Nevada is winding its way through the Nevada State Senate and drawing heat from an association representing 30 personal care agencies.
Charting a course toward interoperability in home-based care
By
Nick Knowlton
Apr 13, 2021
As the home becomes a healthcare hub in this new decade, post-acute care (PAC) providers need to up their ability to send and accept data electronically to provide better care for their patients and foster...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, March 9
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 09, 2021
DC attorney general sues home care agency for $3M in Medicaid fraud … Nearly 1 in 3 family caregivers in rural areas won’t take older loved one to receive COVID-19 vaccine, study finds … Canadians...
Pandemic has bolstered LTSS, advocacy firm finds
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 02, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed state policymakers to make their Medicaid programs more flexible, analysts from Manatt Health, with funding from The SCAN Foundation, reveal in a recently published resource...
Home Care briefs for Monday, March 1
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 01, 2021
Survey: Vaccine mistrust among family caregivers puts vulnerable seniors at risk … Biden administration secures supply of new COVID-19 therapeutic treatment … Study: PCP continuity may reduce...