The secret to becoming a master home care agency? Rely less on private pay, recruit well, expert says
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 05, 2021
Diversified payer streams, low turnover, better training and top-notch recruitment are what separate the so-called men from the boys in the home care industry.
OSU researchers to develop AI technology to keep seniors safe at home
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 16, 2021
A team of researchers from the Oregon State University are developing artificial intelligence technology that will help seniors with mild cognitive impairment age in place.
White House pulls out all the stops to promote care economy plan
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 13, 2021
On Thursday, the White House initiated a full court press for its $3.5 trillion budget blueprint that would provide billions of dollars for home- and community-based services, higher caregiver wages and...
Senators, caregivers demand Congress support HCBS funding
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 18, 2021
In the politically divided U.S. Capitol Thursday, senators on both sides of the aisle called for support of home-and-community-based services (HCBS) benefiting seniors and those suffering from cognitive...
AARP: There is new opportunity to expand home care, improve caregivers’ conditions
By
Liza Berger
Jun 03, 2021
AARP is advocating to expand long-term care at home and improve home caregivers’ quality of life, two leaders of the organization said during a roundtable discussion Wednesday.
Home care providers laud Biden plan to invest $400B in HCBS
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 01, 2021
President Joseph Biden on Wednesday unveiled a $2 trillion American Jobs Plan, which would pump $400 billion into home- and community-based services.
Adults who provide home care for parents gain court victory
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 24, 2021
A recent court ruling likely will lead to a substantial expansion in the number of homes transferred to the owners’ child caregivers in New Jersey, according to a story in The National Law Review journal.
At-home care emerges as new approach to handle oxygen therapy for COVID-19 patients
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 15, 2021
More health systems are turning to oxygen in the home to help patients with COVID-19, according to a news report.
Noticeably absent from COVID-19 bill: support for seniors and caregivers, association leaders say
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 04, 2021
The COVID-19 relief bill passed by the House of Representatives and now before the Senate is seriously lacking support for seniors and care providers, association leaders say.
Virginia lawmakers pass bill giving home care workers sick leave
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 02, 2021
Virginia lawmakers voted 54-44 on Friday to approve a bill for providing home care workers with paid sick leave, which had been a divisive issue even among Democrats who control the Senate in the state.