No one knows the challenges of being a dementia caregiver better than another caregiver.
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.
New home sensor technology helps relieve stress of dementia caregivers, studies find
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 02, 2021
New eye-in-the-sky sensors could help alleviate anxiety, depression and social isolation among dementia caregivers.
Home care agencies are losing a third of their business to the ‘gray market,’ new study finds
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 22, 2021
Nearly a third of Americans who paid for care for an older adult or a dementia patient recently did not hire workers through a regulated agency, a new study from policy think tank RAND Corporation found.
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, Aug. 25
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 25, 2021
House of Representatives passes $3.5 trillion budget blueprint … ConnectAmerica acquires remote patient monitoring firm … New blood tests discern dementia from Alzheimer’s … Encompass names...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, June 8
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 08, 2021
Race is on to find in-home treatment for COVID-19 … Michigan senior care leader Samaritas offering in-home assisted reality technology for dementia caregivers … HandsFree Health joins Microsoft for...
Home Care briefs for Friday, Sept. 10
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 10, 2021
New study shows gaps in family care for dementia patients … New M&A advisory firm for home health launches … Telehealth use declined in June … Grandpad partners with Growing Bolder to expand content...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, May 18
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 18, 2021
Cornell pilot program helps dementia patients manage meds … Vaccines 94% effective in protecting healthcare workers … New platform reaches vaccine-hesitant … Outset Medical joins home health coalition...
Home Care briefs for Monday, June 7
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 07, 2021
Michigan nonprofit will use assisted reality device for homebound dementia patients … Wearable device could prevent falls among seniors … Synergy HomeCare named top-selling franchisor … BrightStar...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, July 6
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 06, 2021
Study finds low-income patients less likely to receive palliative care … Minnesota home healthcare provider agrees to pay $39,000 in overtime and back wages … J&J says vaccine provides protection...