many Korean War veterans and their caregivers who may be celebrating the relatively new Armistice Day are not aware of all the VA benefits they have earned.
A new sheriff in town, to home care’s dismay
By
Liza Berger
Sep 24, 2021
In terms of pay and employment issues, the current president has not exactly been a friend of the program.
An acute interest in home care
By
Liza Berger
Jul 09, 2021
The tea leaves seem to be suggesting that acute home care services may eventually overtake the traditional service model.
As wheelchair-bound therapist, I understand value of PACE for seniors, family caregivers
By
Alyssa Armstrong
Sep 21, 2021
I have dedicated my career to giving people their independence back.
How to secure VA benefits for senior in-home care
By
Dana Taylor
Mar 30, 2021
A little-known benefit from the Veterans Benefits Administration called the Aid and Attendance Pension is available to help qualifying veterans and their spouses receive assistance with the chores of daily...
Smart home and medical alert systems help seniors stay protected and connected with caregivers from afar
By
Andy Droney
Sep 17, 2021
For caregivers who are unable to physically visit their patients or loved ones, smart home technology can be a unique solution as they allow caregivers to check in remotely and even help recognize when...
The COVID-19 turn of the screw
By
Liza Berger
Aug 27, 2021
This move toward mandates no doubt is a bitter pill for providers to swallow.
A new crisis for home care: employee burnout
By
Liza Berger
Mar 26, 2021
Ah. The COVID-19 vaccine is here. It seems to be working. So after all those months of hardship, duty, stress and fatigue, home care providers can rest easy, right? Think again.
Care transitions: Teamwork can help score a win
Jun 17, 2021
To score and win, you must work as a team to get past the 50-yard line. The implications of failing to reach the goal are obviously more serious in post-acute care too.
Reflections of a former family caregiver: Done with the heartache
By
Dan Shapiro
Sep 14, 2021
I am writing frankly about the experience of being a caretaker over a long period of time and the challenge that presents.