Study finds low-income patients less likely to receive palliative care … Minnesota home healthcare provider agrees to pay $39,000 in overtime and back wages … J&J says vaccine provides protection...
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, March 10
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 10, 2021
Many with dementia outside of nursing homes take risky combinations of medicines … Medicare paid 50% more for neurology drugs over five years while claims rose only 8% … American Board of Telehealth...
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, June 2
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 02, 2021
Virginia governor signs paid sick leave bill for home healthcare workers … New study finds employee burnout is up, while mental health benefits are down … Oregon hospital to close hospice due to...
FDA approves first treatment for Alzheimer’s in 18 years
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2021
The first novel therapy for Alzheimer’s disease in almost two decades was approved today by the Food & Drug Administration.
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...
Musician is a hit with homebound seniors
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 26, 2021
Lately, it takes a lot to get a smile from Tamila Kazimov. The 74-year-old from Lakeway, Texas is suffering from oral cancer and mild dementia.
Kentucky bill would set training standards for home health agencies
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 19, 2021
Legislation proposed in Kentucky would set minimum training standards for home health agencies caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Higher number of senior deaths were outside of nursing homes: Kaiser Health News
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 09, 2021
A study by the Department of Health and Human Services found that roughly 60% of seniors who died from COVID-19 during an eight-month period lived in settings outside of nursing homes, according to a report...
Learn about engagement technology and earn 1 CE credit
Jul 13, 2021
How effective is engagement technology in home care? A panel of experts from across the continuum of long-term care will discuss this topic during a McKnight’s webinar on Thursday, July 29, at 1 p.m....
Pandemic may provide long-term silver lining for home- and community-based options
By
Joe Jancsurak
Nov 06, 2020
For years, long-term care for older Americans has suffered due to underfunding and inattention, but believe it or not, COVID-19 could help reverse these negatives, Nora Super, senior director of the Milken...