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...
Survey: Half of caregivers for the elderly aren’t vaccinated
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 27, 2021
A new study of 2,000 caregivers for the elderly found only half are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Government funding of HCBS would give economic ‘boost,’ Moody’s report argues
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 23, 2021
An economic report from bond rating company Moody’s calls for increased government funding of home-and-community-based services.
For 2021, home care looks for expanded Medicaid and Medicare coverage, solutions to staffing shortage
By
Liza Berger
Feb 03, 2021
As the pandemic has shined a light on the capabilities of home care and home health, associations are looking for the Biden administration to expand Medicaid and Medicare coverage in the space this year.
Making the case: How training and personalized home care improve outcomes
By
Don Spiers
May 18, 2021
When it comes to home care, there’s a current lack of uniform training standards that isn’t doing the healthcare industry any favors. While standards exist for home health aides and other caregivers...
On COVID-19 vaccine progress, mantra is ‘little by little’
By
Liza Berger
Feb 12, 2021
There remain a few wrinkles to iron out on the COVID-19 vaccination front.