For homebound seniors, these tech tools can help restore independence
By
John O'Connor
Sep 25, 2020
Old age is said to bring wisdom. But it can steal many things, too, particularly when it comes to independent living. Fortunately, emerging tech tools are helping to compensate for some of the larcenies...
Home care briefs for Friday, Sept. 25
Sep 25, 2020
DOL to propose new FLSA independent contractor test … Home Health Care of North Central Texas is now GoJo Home Health …Care Dimensions HomeMD expands its service area … Montachusett Home Care takes...
Dementia-related deaths climbing as pandemic spreads
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John O'Connor
Sep 21, 2020
Although the ongoing pandemic has been tough on the elderly, it has been particularly cruel to those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. In fact, deaths linked to this group jumped by more...
A simple goal: Make work less grueling for home health aides
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John O'Connor
Sep 14, 2020
The work performed by home health aides can be exhausting and overwhelming. Cornell University researchers hope to provide relief in both areas.
As COVID-19 spreads, hospitals find there’s no place like home
By
John O'Connor
Sep 14, 2020
Historically, patients have moved from home to hospital. Might COVID-19 help change that dynamic? Certainly, there are signs that hospital-at-home models are gaining traction.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Debra Cafaro
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John O'Connor
Mar 02, 2020
How different is Ventas since Debra Cafaro took over? Only about as different as night and day.
Pets can ease depression and loneliness after loss of a spouse, study finds
By
John O'Connor
Sep 10, 2019
The companionship of a pet after the loss of a spouse can help reduce feelings of depression and loneliness in older adults, Florida State University researchers have found.
Senior living portfolio a drag on Ventas
By
John O'Connor
Apr 29, 2019
First-quarter results were a mixed bag for Ventas.
Hospital sends woman with dementia to locked senior living community
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2019
Long Beach, CA-based College Medical Center dumped a woman with dementia outside the locked senior living community where she lived in the middle of the night, a daughter’s negligence complaint alleges.
Some senior living operators may find Medicaid payment expansion tempting
By
John O'Connor
Nov 28, 2018
Senior living operators have historically not been involved in psychiatric care. But that soon could change. The reason: A recent Medicaid coverage expansion could lead to new business opportunities, a...