Senior living leaders hopeful $3.5 trillion budget bill will remember providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 15, 2021
Senate Democrats announced a $3.5 trillion budget agreement on Tuesday, and although details are limited on how the package specifically might affect aging services providers, senior living leaders remain...
PACE in a sweet spot for growth but faces policy challenges, program leaders say
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 15, 2021
Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) are enjoying a moment in the limelight, as the Biden Administration and congressional Democrats push to expand home-and-community-based services.
Home Care briefs for Thursday, July 15
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 15, 2021
Physician fee schedule proposed rule includes expanded telehealth provisions … COVID-19 vaccine developers say boosters are necessary … Study finds improving transitional care improves patient outcomes...
Cosan Group capitalizes on in-home patient monitoring trend
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 14, 2021
The pandemic is driving more care into the home and forcing homebound patients to become more adept at using technology.
3 ways tech use during pandemic will change long-term care forever
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 09, 2021
With major vaccination programs completed and visitation restrictions easing, life at long-term care facilities across the country is inching toward looking more like its pre-pandemic self. But even when...
Meet Denise Chadwick-Wright, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Emma Baumgartel
Jul 09, 2021
Denise Chadwick-Wright, CEO of Birmingham Green in Manassas, VA, is a member of the 2021 Hall of Honor of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction.
New middle-income senior living model framed by wellness culture
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 07, 2021
Want to attract middle-income older adults? Emphasize lifestyle opportunities and comfortable residences, and allow residents and others who use community amenities to be able to choose from a menu of...
Home Care briefs for Friday, July 2
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 02, 2021
LeadingAge lays out vision for direct care workforce … Telehealth pilot program helps seniors age safely at home … Companion robot to support primary care providers in homes … Ro acquires Kit to...
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, June 30
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 30, 2021
Innovate Kidney Care launches to advance in-home dialysis … AARP Arizona poll finds 84% of those 50 and older want to age in place … Clearday launches network for home health agencies … Study...
Study finds consistent home health staffing reduces hospital readmission for dementia patients
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 29, 2021
Consistency in home health nurses can go a long way in reducing hospital readmissions for dementia patients, according to a study by New York University’s Meyers College of Nursing.