Tips for caregivers during Mental Health Screening Month
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Oct 04, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on caregivers. Work and personal stress and fatigue have resulted in another crisis in the United States — one related to mental exhaustion. Just last week, a study...
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.
HHS spending $103 million to reduce healthcare worker burnout
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 20, 2021
The Healthcare industry is getting $103 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to battle worker burnout.
With pandemic easing up, it’s time for home care providers to practice self-care, doctor offers
By
Liza Berger
Apr 12, 2021
As the pandemic wanes, home care providers and their patients can practice self-care to recover from the emotional toll the public health emergency has taken
Fully vaccinated people can visit with each other indoors without masks, according to new CDC guidance
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 09, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Monday released guidance regarding mask wearing. social distancing and other protocols for vaccinated people in non-healthcare settings.
Peer mentoring in home health feels good and does good
By
Don Spiers
Apr 27, 2021
Setting up a peer mentoring and coaching program doesn’t have to be a major undertaking.
If Medicare adds more benefits, Medicare Advantage might feel need to do the same: public policy expert
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 15, 2021
As Senate Democrats quibble over what Medicare expansion might look like, home care observers are wondering what a larger program might mean for Medicare Advantage, which increasingly is insuring more...
From transportation to housekeeping, MA plans moving further into the home in 2022
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 05, 2021
Medicare Advantage plans are moving more benefits into the home in 2022. In-home primary care, transportation, meals and in-home support are just a handful of new benefits private insurers are offering...
Falls prevention in home health: How to make a difference for your business and patients
By
Jennifer Burks
Sep 23, 2021
September is National Falls Prevention Month and an excellent opportunity for home-based healthcare professionals to examine their current falls prevention programs.